There has been so much shared about Winnie's abilities as an enthusiastic and conscientious host, I thought I would write something from a more introverted person's point of view.... Not because I don't agree with those other Reviews. I most sincerely do! But there is another side to coming and staying with Winnie that I think sets her above all the "doings" that she does so well.

I've lived in a lot of people's houses in my travels over the last 7 years. Most of which don't even show up here on airBnB. And one of the things I valued most about staying with Winnie for a full two weeks, was that she was always willing to hear when I needed quiet, to rest and to be alone. And what was even an added bonus was that even though I spent a great deal of time in my room - because I prefer more privacy, I always felt welcome to sit quietly doing my own thing at the dining table, and in the living room - even with Winnie in the house, and occasionally even with Anya quietly nestled in beside me.

To that end, the white-board on the door was brilliant, not to mention the little notes here and there - if they were about her schedule or breakfast, etc. Both of us using those tools facilitated clear communication between us, as during my stay with Winnie's work schedule, we were often like ships passing in the night not really seeing each other for up to 24 hours at a time...

Not to mention that she always had a spare coat or hat to help adjust to weather changes, and if she had food she wanted to have eaten, she always made sure that I knew what I could help myself to... which continued to make everything very comfortable.

All in all, the stay was "a place to call home", and I look forward to another visit whenever Victoria calls me back. I am grateful for having met Winnie, and to know how much more work she wants to do with airBnB, gets me excited to know that there is potential to possibly also bring my partner Robert, and / or friends in the future.

With Gratitude for helping make my time out there a restful trip,
In Spirit,
Trae Ashlie-Garen