Sophie’s place is just starting as I was told and it’s got a ton of potential. She is working hard to put together a lovely place and I saw her working nonstop to create the vision she has in mind. The honeycomb we stayed in was beautifully redecorated inside and I’m sure the other listings she has to offer are too. Since it is new there are a few things that need improvement and the listing needs to be updated with more accurate info.
We travel with our pets all the time, a 9 lb Bichon and a 15 lb tuxedo cat. When we arrived we were told that our dog had to be on a leash which is kind of tough if you’re staying for a week and your dog is not used to it. My dog is a yapper but does not attack ever. We were told that she had to be on a leash because they have chickens. This is the info that is lacking in the description. I think it is important to state that there are chickens on the property if you are going to be listed as a pet-friendly place. My dog is a city dog and doesn’t understand that a live chicken is “food ” so therefore she would never attack. However, that’s not the case with all dogs so if your dog is going to try to eat the chickens they’ll need to be on a leash your entire stay.
The only complaints I have about the actual place are things that can be improved. The shower is tough. It has very low water pressure and it’s difficult not to get water all over the place as there is no shower curtain and the tub is a pretty funky set up. The low water pressure and the fact that you have to hold the shower over your head makes it difficult and also cold. The one other thing that can be improved is that the sink to wash your dishes they provide is the sink in the bathroom. The sink is small and it is very hard to clean the dishes in there.. I know it’s tight space and they did the best they could but it really makes cooking your own food a discouraging task.
The outside area is nice and it is quiet as you are far away enough from the city. It was a relaxing place and had hammocks and some fun stuff outside. It’s nice to see the chickens walk past you in a little group as they sound like they’re talking to each other. It’s cute and fun outside in their common areas.
Finally, I would recommend this place. It’s a different experience and all the little hiccups that I found in a tight space are just inconveniences that I probably wasn’t prepared for.