Louise and Eric’s place felt like home to us as soon as we entered the property through the gate. Everything was in its place and ready for us to relax and enjoy the space. It’s comfortable, neat and very well thought out. Truly, my daughter (11 years) and I couldn’t have been happier or more content with the home.
Baking. We used a good portion of our holiday time learning new recipes and perfecting old ones. The kitchen was well suited to our pursuits - turning out cakes, bread, cookies and brownies to fuel us on our adventures. And the nearby Summit Store was well stocked for bulking up our pantry.
Hiking. Oh, we loved the trails nearby! 5 miles hikes turned into 7 miles turned into 9 miles because they were simply that inviting (and we had to balance the baking habit). Louise was so helpful and encouraging in planning our hikes. I was completely overwhelmed by the options but Louise steered us in the right way and expressed enjoyment right along with us as we spoke of the trails and trees and surroundings.
Sleeping. We slept very well. The house is quiet. The bed in the loft with great views makes it feels that you are sleeping up in those majestic redwoods. During our late summer visit, the home was very comfortable in temperature and cool for sleeping.
Some of our favorite times here:
- A game of Clue outside under a string of lights with a local beer and food hot off the grill,
- An afternoon dozing in the hammock staring up into the redwoods,
- Sharing the results of our baking, and
- A friendly visit by the cat or dogs.
In the end, though, what differentiates this stay from other holiday stays was our hosts. Open and kind, Louise and Eric welcomed us as we might welcome old friends. Helpful and joyful in their interactions with us...whether it was talking about bread, trails, chickens or preferences on cupcake toppings...that’s what we will remember about our time in the trees.