Super romantic nature-centric place, great for a couple, especially one with dogs. Toni was an excellent host who made us feel welcome right from the start - we arrived late at night in the middle of a storm to a toasty warm cabin smelling of lavender (she had made us a fire in the wood burning stove).

Highly recommended for nature lovers, dog owners, or horse lovers,
or anyone looking for a fun rustic experience. Lavender house is well-equipped with refrigerator, convection oven, shower, and wood burning stove (In case you're picky: the shower is basically a metal bucket, which is both adorable and rustic). Though it was challenging at first, chopping firewood and building fires to heat the place was in the end very rewarding and a lot of fun (once we get the hang of it). The white christmas lights make the place feel very cozy as well.

What really sets this place apart is it's on a horse ranch / summer camp, with several wonderful private nature trails. This was absolutely perfect for walking our dog, who got to run through the forest off leash with no worries of encountering cars or even other people. There were literally 5 different trails within 30 steps of our front door. It. was. awesome!

Toni was a very welcoming host who dealt with several unforeseen weather-related crises well, including a broken septic tank and busted electricity, both caused by Stormageddon. It's easy to be a good host in good times, but when things go awry that's the mark of a great host, and Toni went above and beyond to make sure our stay was pleasant and keep us comfortable.

Some tips:

- Watch out for ticks if you take your dog out on the trails
- Wood stoves can be tricky, and this one in particular as it's hard to reach and rather small. Easy way to mitigate this is to buy artificial firelogs (make sure they're labeled as wood-stove-safe first), and use those in conjunction with regular firewood. You should also ask to borrow an axe so you can chop your firewood smaller. Makes your life way easier.
- If your dog is weird around horses, just be careful as there are a bunch around.

Conclusion:

This place is awesome and it's a great deal for the location. Highly recommended.