Within minutes of arriving I saw my first deer. She was just taking a leisure stroll throughout the abundance of food sources within this beautiful setting. Ginny and her husband take special care to ensure their guests have a peaceful and refreshing stay. When I arrived a bird feeder just outside the window was empty but the next time I looked it was full. Throughout the weekend I especially enjoyed the woodpecker that frequented the feeder and the squirrels frolicking in the fallen leaves. The location is breathtaking and the perfect spot to refuel and escape from the COVID and political madness infestation filling our daily lives.
The apartment itself was very clean and Ginny leaves an abundance of hand sanitizer and unique toiletries for guest use. The kitchen is well stocked and the goodies she left were much appreciated. Two things that can make or break a stay for me is the bed and the shower. The bed was very comfortable (the quiet darkness at night was a plus, as well) and the shower was supplied with hot water (not always the case), good pressure and surprisingly soft water! Big plus.
There is so much to do in the immediate area and you're just a 15 minute drive to many additional options. Ginny recommended Stillwater, so a friend and I headed there for the day. It did not disappoint. We checked out downtown (although the crowds were a bit heavy in light of COVID), visited a winery and an apple orchard and walked across the St. Croix River, which was breathtaking with all of the copper and burgundy late Fall colors along its borders.
Overall Ginny's place met every expectation and raised the bar for future hosts! On all levels...cleanliness, perks, location, recommendations and comfort, Ginny, her husband, and their Airbnb get an A+. I'm looking forward to checking it out again during the Spring or Summer months.