Maria is the perfect hostess! From the moment she met us to let us into her home, we felt like pampered guests. Her home is beautiful, very nicely decorated (including some of her own artwork), and the patio overlooking the lake is a special place we didn't want to leave. And then there's the food... When we arrived she served us an apertif of non-alcoholic (at our request) champaign, a homemade pastry, and some fresh blueberries. Breakfast in the morning included a poached egg on toast, several homemade savory and sweet pastries, yogurt and really good granola, fresh squeezed orange juice, and some fruit. We didn't want to ever leave, and will come back when we can. Maria and this place get our highest recommendation.