I found the 'Charming Artist's Nook' to be that and more. The delightful host, Peggy, was waiting for me upon arrival and walked me through the details of the unit and gave me some spot-on dining advice, and directions.

The unit itself was filled with art, which is what drew me in in the first place. Peggy is an impressive artist and the decor showcases several of her works in various media, as well as an eclectic array of other artists' works. She says she will have new photos up soon that show some of the newer works that are in the unit with even more to come from Peggy and some of her artist friends . It was really a great alternative to a chain motel with McArt screwed to the wall.

The availability of the kitchen and private laundry facilities was great, and even for a one night stay, I probably saved thirty dollars by making my dinner and the following day's breakfast in the unit. Although, the lunch restaurant Peggy recommended was fantastic, and well worth the splurge.

The bed was pretty amazing, firm but enveloping- that whole memory foam thing is great, I was out like a light. The bathroom is small but the shower was roomy and had tons of hot water.

A couple of things to note; tall people (I'm six foot two), will need to watch out for the overhead, as it can be head-bonkingly low in a couple of places, and the yard outside the unit is still a work in progress. Peggy said she hopes to make a small outdoor dining patio just outside the unit for those fair-weather days. I look forward to this eagerly.

I will definitely be bringing my gal with me the next trip, hopefully for a longer stay than just one night. How often does one get to stay over in an Art Gallery with a charming and talented host?

Kelly Green