Laurie is great, very relaxed and accommodating. We went out our first evening and got caught in a torrential downpour, Laurie attempted to reach us with an offer to pick us up (unsuccessful only because we don't have cell phones, but very sweet nonetheless), we returned to the house sopping wet to find the power out, Laurie met us with flashlight and candle. We unexpectedly needed a bed for our son on our second night and Laurie accommodated this. It was like staying with an old friend.