This was the perfect getaway for myself, my daughter and my 6 year old grandson. We all enjoyed the location, the house, the gardens, the pond, the surrounding trees and forest. And, of course, Hazel, the dog, who was both agreeable and self reliant. We felt like Hazel was watching over us and we delighted in watching her. There is an enormous tree near the front entrance to the property that we three guests could just barely encompass by holding hands all around its trunk. A wonderful reminder of the magical nature of the forests that are all around this area. We also made good use of the patio, the grill and the fire pit. Plus, it was a short scenic drive from the house to Felton where we rode the steam train and then explored a simple but spectacular redwood forest. We also walked down the road from the house to the nearby winery that was in a lovely setting beside a brook that was more than welcoming to both adults and children and also featured a big friendly German Shepherd, Bacchus. Finally, Ed was friendly, easily available and very knowledgeable about the property and the nearby area. We were glad to have Ed and Hazel in the "neighborhood" during our stay.