Richard is the nicest, friendliest, most helpful host we ever had. He was super welcoming and patient in providing any information you could want on activities in the area and even lending you equipment he has. He checked in on us to make sure we didn't die on our hike. His place was spotless and had everything you could need when traveling like full set of knives, pots, pans, pizza oven, wine/beer glasses, teapots--the essentials. His breakfast spreads were plentiful and so were the evening conversations. We definitely got more than our money's worth and will certainly stay again when we have anothe ring to throw into Mount Doom. Highly recommended! Thanks, Richard!!