Unfortunately, I never met the owner, but. I expect she is interesting, eclectic and talented. I also think she is stretching her limits with this rental. In some ways this was a welcome retreat. However, it is NOT really a tree-house, and that was a letdown. Skunks cannot climb trees, but one strolled into my "bedroom" after I had fallen asleep, and I awoke to a strange rustling noise and I had to shine a light at it, and shoe it off in the middle of the night... Basically this is an old cottage with trees around it, and in a odd part of town, where you must walk up a staircase to access the entry. That is sort of cool.. I love wildlife, but that is vaguely scary as well.. I totally enjoy fresh air too, which is why I rented this place and left the door ajar, and it had that special feel of getting away, so I cannot complain. I sleep in tents often, but skunks do stay outside the zipper. However, I am very easy-going, and equally eccentric, but imagine many people might find this place a little too over the top. run down, and maybe even too primitive. If you are ready for a throwback adventure, go for it, I had a good time. but it's not for everyone.