What a gorgeous home! Impeccable charm and character. And such beautiful decor — Brooke and Jerry truly have an eye for design. From the fresh cut flowers to the luxurious bed linens to the warm lamp glow... their home was a feast for the senses. So fun pretending we lived there for the weekend! :-) The kitchen was our favorite place to gather (besides the outside garden area of course!) Warm and inviting, it was straight out of a magazine ... and that wall of windows just beckoned you to linger around the table. The garden area was truly a slice of heaven ... with the gorgeous hydrangea blooms, the gurgling fountain, the majestic shade trees, the pleasant aromas coming from the potted kitchen herbs, and the brick walls covered in vines. You know that a professional “healing garden” architect is going to do it right!
Brooke and Jerry were the most gracious hosts. So thoughtful and detailed. They left little treats for us throughout the house ... from the snack basket in the kitchen to the chocolates and bottled waters on our bedside tables. They even stocked the fridge for us with some breakfast staples. So kind! They truly went above and beyond.
Unbeatable location! There is so much to see and explore in German Village ... we loved the bookstore, Jeni’s ice cream, and the little coffee shops. So many great restaurants in a short walking distance. We had our three children with us, and it was fantastic to be right across the street from the park! And what a quaint neighborhood. The brick sidewalks, mature trees, and the beautiful, old homes made our daily walks so delightful.
Also, we really appreciated the later check-out time! Most places we have stayed in the past require us to leave by 10:00 or 11:00am. Brooke and Jerry just asked us to leave by 2:00pm. It was SO NICE to take our time in the morning and not have to rush out. We enjoyed an extra cup of tea in the garden and a leisurely homemade breakfast without having to worry about packing up and heading out.
Thanks for the incredible weekend! We will be back!