Daniela has a wonderful, European sense of style. She's a very gracious host who responds quickly to messages.
This place is perfectly named. First, it is an absolute retreat, nestled into the woods with trees outside every window. The large deck feels like a spacious treehouse - with foliage for the roof! We saw an entire family of deer just a few yards from the property. You can also walk a few blocks to the hiking trails of Allen Park. It's very quiet and peaceful inside and out. Salt crystal lamps, aromatherapy air fresheners, luxurious scented handsoaps and lotions in bathrooms, and sleek modern appliances make the inside special.
Second, this place is close to all the urban amenities you might want. Within 2 miles, you'll find an HEB (Texas best grocery store ever!) with a kosher deli section. Bring your own bags if you shop there. Plenty of restaurants and modern shops are nearby, too. We drove the fifteen minutes to downtown Austin a handful of times during our stay. Austin highways and freeways are not for the faint of heart! We survived and it was worth the trip, even with so much closed down due to Covid-19.
Overall, this place gets 5/5 stars from our little group of 2 adults and 1 child. If your group is much larger you won't all fit here. That's sad because it's a lovely spot. Enjoy!