Simone's Victorian home was a dream come true! I rented the home to host a special dinner for friends one night and a Christmas celebration with family the next. When I arrived there were fresh flowers in the kitchen and the heat was on, welcoming me to a weekend of splendor and warmth! The bedrooms were super clean and luxurious, and the bathrooms were stocked with modern amenities and fluffy towels. The kitchen housed a professional chef's range (with a griddle!) and on Saturday we prepared a full Italian Christmas Dinner and on Sunday, a delicious Swedish breakfast for 14 with ease. Simone even allowed us to use her family's place settings to set a beautiful table to break bread and catch up with one another. I brought four candleabras and linens to set the table, but everything was already there!
There were 6 children in the house and they made the downstairs their kidszone. The children loved playing pool and decorating the "girls room" complete with personal television, vanity and pretty trundle bed. They also loved how roomie it was downstairs and had fun having dance parties while the adults sipped glugg and ate Princess Cake upstairs. If you rent the house and have a large group with children, I highly recommend renting the downstairs (entire house) as well!
The morning was my favorite part of my stay because the light was just glorious!! The kitchen was well stocked with good, strong coffee, and after making a big pot, my family and I sat down to enjoy the sunshine and pretty decor. Afterward we took a family picture by the tree and said our goodbyes, hoping to return again.
Simone's house is more than a rental, it is a cherished family home. The energy of the space is joyful, beautiful and bright, I will be forever grateful for being welcomed by Simone and her wonderful family!