We are a family of 5 who live in a beautiful, peaceful place, which is always hard to leave, even for a holiday. This is great, but means that the pressure is on to find a holiday location that tops our everyday experience. Altitude 261 certainly does this. For the first time that I can recall, I was reluctant to head home, as I already felt at home. We wanted for nothing. The kitchen had enough gadgets to keep the 14 year old happily baking and the vegetable patch provided the produce (as did the local Friday morning markets - wonderful). Rod's dogs helped the 11 year old stop pining for pets that we left at home. The pool and multiple tv's kept the 7 year old entertained. The spa was an evening favourite for the whole family, which we often followed with a movie night in the sunken lounge. There are a great selection of movies available. The house has the perfect mix of comfort and luxury. You never know if a house will be as good as the online photos, but this one is even better. No photo can truly capture the magic of the haven that has been created. Indeed, when the mist and clouds seemed to surround us, we all felt as though perhaps we had found heaven. A lovely escape for those needing to recharge or seeking a place to reconnect. Thanks Rod for sharing your place and your dogs with us.