Maple House review
When my son and his fiance announced their wedding was to be at a family cabin at nearby Deer Lake, we quickly started looking for a place for family to stay. Maple House was recommended to us and we were pleased to be able to reserve it from midweek to midweek. Sidney and Don proved to be amiable and responsive hosts. When we made them aware that our guest list was subject to change they had no problems accommodating us. In the end nine adults and two small children stayed at Maple House with plenty of room. It's a spacious house with room for both communal get-togethers as well as places to achieve privacy. It's on a shaded lot in a quiet neighborhood and overlooks the St. Croix River Valley. It has a delightful outdoor patio and firepit which we make full use of as well as it three-season sunroom which is a lovely place to take your coffee in the morning. There is a small public playground right across the street that my 2 ½ year old Granddaughter thought was great for providing Great Uncles and Aunts with exercise.
Taylors Falls is a charming little town, There are plenty things to do in the area including boat rides on the St. Croix River, visiting the Franconia Sculpture Park, and the Bistate state park with many hiking trails as well as canoe and kayak rentals. While we were in Taylors Falls for the wedding (which went off beautifully), we did get the opportunity for a first look around the Taylors Falls area.
Inside the Maple House accommodations are comfortable and modern. There's a spacious and functional kitchen. Sidney and Don have thoughtfully provided the small amenities that make a stay so much easier. There were breakfast supplies for late arrivals as well as a complete set of condiments, spices, and cooking utensils. Everyone found their bedrooms to be comfortable.
We highly recommend the Maple House as a place to base your exploration of this lovely part of the United States. Because our family runs an AirBnB on the Jersey Shore, we all were particularly impressed with the attention to detail of our hosts that made for an enjoyable and comfortable stay. Sidney & Don are gracious hosts who are available but never intrusive. The Maple House is well worth a visit.
Harry Phillips and Kate McGraw