When we arrived, Joe and his partner met us and welcomed us to the house with a pile of home grown tropical fruit on the table and yogurt and granola for our next day's breakfast. Joe checked in with us via e-mail periodically to see if we needed anything, and had the greatest of patience answering all my kids' questions. The house is a small gem--gorgeous, obviously hand built with care with beautiful woodwork. It's a perfect spot for a retreat: quiet colors, wood floors, a full bookcase, the deck outside the main entrance, and the patio. Windows on all sides catch the breezes and let you listen to the frogs in the evenings. The outdoor shower was refreshing (and private, no worries) with great water pressure, and the soaking tub (also outside!!) is pure decadence. We didn't have the chance to try the sauna, but peeked inside to admire it. We had our two children with us and they enjoyed the chickens and ducks on the property as well as two friendly cats that came to lounge on the deck. The kids shared the king-sized bed in the sleeping loft and my husband and I shared the bedroom on the main level with the queen-sized bed. Wednesday Joe directed us to the end of the road for live music and an open air market, which was great fun. I'd love to return.