This is a cozy and private spot. We loved the light from all sides of the house during the day, and shutting the blackout curtains at night. Nice touches like essential oil diffuser and snacks, plus helpful post-it tips and a welcome message on the dry erase board made it feel special. Also appreciated the responsiveness of the host. The mattresses were super comfy; my dad has chronic back issues and was really happy sleeping here. We didn’t explore the area other than near the arboretum; it was a quick weekend, in and out to visit relatives, so this spot met the need for a cute spot for 3 grown folks.
A couple of things to note: It’s not a well-lot street at all. Even with the house lights on, I was not comfortable coming home alone after dark and having to get out of the car to open and close the driveway gate. There were some little bugs and dirt/dust along the kitchen window tracks and windowsills in the bedrooms that may have been missed in the cleaning, and cobwebs in the porch swing. That, and the backyard area was also quite cluttered with kids stuff and a random trailer, which took away from the general cleanliness of the space. Even with all the great things, I felt the place was a bit overpriced; maybe because it was newer when we booked it. With that said, I’d consider staying there again.