Check-in was very easy even though we drove into town late at night. The guest house is somewhat awkward to get to- navigate through a narrow aisle in the yard- and the yard isn't clean enough to want to hang out in (looks more romantic in the pictures). Dog-friendly was a huge plus for us but know that dogs aren't allowed to roam in the fenced yard per Deborah's rules, which kind of defeats the purpose of a partially outdoor retreat. Inside smelled like dead flowers, which bothered us.