This is a quirky little spot in the forest in the best sense. The weathered multi-level wood building, decks and stairs reminded us of artist's retreats along the coast of California where we are from. We stayed in the Wild Orchid room at Artist's Garden. It is the room shown in the photos. Our host, Karin, was very welcoming and showed us around the room and gardens when we arrived. The room is located above her artist's studio and she opened it for a tour. The site is in a secluded forest with beautiful views over the bay from the kitchen window and the gardens from the table window. The gardens are beautiful as is the trail to the beach which can be steep and slippery in spots. The property next door belongs to the Nature Conservancy and is undeveloped.
The food provided for the U-cook breakfast was very fresh and tasty especially the home baked bread and homemade jelly. Providing the milk and cream in ceramic milk bottles was a very homey touch. My grandmother had a home with a claw foot bathtub and big porcelain sink and drainboard at the kitchen window. This room brought back some of those warm and fuzzy memories. The bed is very comfortable and the sun shining into the room through the big cathedral window in the early morning is delightful.
Nearest restaurants are 15-20 minute drives away and have limited hours, but the kitchen is fully serviceable to cook simple meals for two if you bring in your own food.
If you need to get away from it all, this is the place! It was very peaceful and restorative.