Castle Ellen house was truly a destination that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime. Although the house is still under construction and has its flaws, Michael the host makes up for them and more with his graciousness and how magnificent of a person he is. My girlfriend and I were welcomed into the house with open arms and as more of a friend than someone he was renting a room to. He made sure to go out of his way to make us feel welcome and gave us tours of the gardens and all the things he finds special about his property. During the two nights that we stayed in the Castle Ellen House, we shared multiple bottles of wine over dinner with Michael and with every story it became more and more evident how passionate he was about the house and how the house was a labor of love for him. In addition during that time, he also shared with us travel recommendations and history of not only the house but the history of the area and the country as well. If you are looking for a 5-star caliber resort this is probably not the place for you but if you are looking for something memorable that can be the highlight of your trip than I couldn't recommend it more.