Jim and Susan have opened up their gorgeous Craftsman home and created such a wonderful vacation experience. Standout details include the incredible décor (original art, cool knick-knacks that are far better than what you normally see in a rental, and fresh flowers), comfortable and stylish furniture, and stunning architectural elements (like the coffered dining room ceiling, the gorgeous leaded glass window in the sitting room, and extensive millwork). We’ve stayed in 20+ vacation rentals and this is the most charming rental experience we’ve ever had! You feel like you’re in the home of sophisticated and thoughtful friends, not a vacation rental. We never got a chance to meet, but the check-in/check-out process via the digital keypad worked smoothly.
We did not cook on this trip (Ox, Le Pigeon, Quaintrelle, Kachka, and other restaurants are within 10 minutes’ drive), but the kitchen seems well-equipped. It’s a quiet “suburban” neighborhood, perfect for guests who like to head to bed early. I usually avoid booking any rentals that have upstairs neighbors but I couldn’t resist this gorgeous home. Note that you do hear footsteps, but it wasn't an issue for me since I'm a heavy sleeper. I will add that I think the hosts had a party one night, as my husband and kids mentioned they couldn't sleep until after 10 pm due to the noise of laughter/talking. I slept through it all!
The beds are very comfortable and feature luxurious down-filled duvets. We spent many hours lounging on the comfortable sofa reading novels, watching movies, and just relaxing. Afternoon naps are possible in the bright sunny rooms, but bring an eye mask as the honeycomb shades filter light but don’t block it out completely.
We had a very relaxing stay here. Thanks again!