We drove to Minnesota in the middle of snow storm that spanned three states, so to say we were weary travelers when we arrived at Bethany's place is an understatement. We pulled in at 2:30am (long past our intended arrival time), and what we found was a welcome sight. The porch light and entryway lights were on for us, making it so easy for us to get everything inside. The house was warm and toasty. There was a lovely handwritten note welcoming us, along with some snacks for us to enjoy. And all of that was after Bethany had checked in with us prior to arrival and made sure that we knew what to expect with the weather upon us. Throughout our stay, Bethany kept us abreast of all that we needed to know to avoid any troubles with the roads being plowed or sidewalks being shoveled. Beyond the snow, our stay was fantastic. The house was big enough for all the kids to have their own space, and it had wonderful common areas that we could all enjoy together. Not to mention, it is so charming. I'm a sucker for character-filled older homes, and this one did not disappoint. The neighborhood was beautiful and so quiet. It was a short drive to anywhere we wanted to go in the cities but still felt like a retreat. We all agreed that we'd love to make a repeat visit, and Bethany's place would be our home away from home again.