Mara's place is appropriately named, it is a sanctuary. Lovely, quiet, comfortable. My daughter, her dog and I spent a long weekend there, we especially appreciated the garden, coming from the wintery east coast it was a delight to watch the hummingbirds while drinking my morning coffee. Mara was a very thoughtful host, with fragrant cut flowers and allowing us the use of the washer and dryer. The piano playing wafting from her windows was an added pleasure.