From the moment we arrived to the time we had to leave Beth and her home were a fantastic feature of our trip. She lives in a quiet, clean and unique neighborhood, and was a bright and pleasant host.

Beth went out of her way to be accommodating, providing us with eggs fresh from her chickens, and a welcoming letter with some fantastic suggestions for local events and features. She was sure to let us know that if there was anything we needed for our stay to ask if she had it.

The apartment was the upstairs portion of the house, affording views of the neighborhood and surrounding area. The upper porch was safe and comfortable, I spent the morning of our second day reading in the dawn light. The apartment itself was gorgeous and open, with many skylights allowing ample sunlight during the day and views of the stars at night. Not pictured is a wonderful nook setup for children to sleep and gaze out at the sky. I attempted to do so myself - but am simply too tall. :-D

The bedroom space houses a rather large comfortable bed. The pillows were featherdown, and of a quality that made me reconsider how I've spent my life sleeping with an inferior substitute. The comforter also appeared to be featherdown, and the sheets were fantastic. All of the bedding smelled freshly washed and felt wonderful.

Within walking distance of her home are many attractive locations for a variety of activities. Easy access to food ranging from 24/7 American Diner (best corned beef ever!), to Thai, Mexican, Greek, and many others.

One of our goals during the trip was to try some local coffee, and we found many small coffee shops in the surrounding area. Our favorite was Cafe Vita - offering what we felt was the best french pressed coffee around.

If Beth will have us back - we'd love to stay with her again on any future trips. Her home was simply the best we could have hoped for, with none of the distractions of a regular hotel, and provided us with the privacy and quiet we desired for our short vacation.