Title: Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub Holiday home in McKinleyville with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21704600/21704567/64bf3be2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21704600/21704567/0cd15027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21704600/21704567/224a3d42.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21704600/21704567/57f0bdcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21710000/21704600/21704567/0d5f1593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched above a forested coastal trail, Garden Pond Retreat is a serene haven for nature lovers and families. Unwind in the hot tub, relax on the wrap-around porch, or cozy up by the fire pit as you gaze out to the distant sea. Inside, enjoy spacious rooms with gleaming hardwood floors and plenty of windows that invite garden views in. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 62500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub Come explore the Redwoods, soak in the hot tub, relax on the wrap around covered porch, gaze out to the distant sea, cozy up by the fire pit, feed the Goldfish in the backyard pond and listen to the waterfalls. This 2500 square foot home is a haven for the soul inside and out. Perfect getaway for nature lovers, couples and families with older children! Garden Pond Retreat sits right above a forested coastal trail complete with a bridge and creek. This trail offers a short walk to the Mad River with views beyond to the ocean. Vaulted ceilings and plenty of windows invite the garden and seaside views inside. On the main level guests will enjoy gleaming hardwood floors, a well appointed living room w/ large T.V., dining room with seating for 6 and a fabulous open and connected kitchen- family room made cozy by a gas fireplace. Enjoy playing games by the fire with over 20 fun board games to choose from! Cooks will love preparing meals in the spacious, fully stocked kitchen complete with a large island and breakfast bar. The family room even includes a desk for guests needing to work while traveling. There is a half bath on this level. Upstairs are 3 spacious bedrooms. The Main bedroom has distant ocean views, offers a King bed and attached bathroom with a large oval bathtub and separate shower. The second bedroom overlooks the incredible gardens, pond and wooded vistas below. It also has a King bed and a whimsical, relaxing hammock chair. The third bedroom has a king bed and a small t.v. for DVD's only. This bedroom also has gorgeous garden & wooded views. The 2nd upstairs bathroom has a combination tub/shower. All of the bedrooms upstairs are carpeted adding to the comfort and warmth of this house. This home is filled with class and style. Each room is decorated with one of a kind artwork. Centrally located in Mckinleyville, Garden Pond Retreat is just 10 minutes to the bustling college town of Arcata and 10 minutes from the seaside village of Trinidad, and less than 2 miles from the local Airport. Just footsteps from the 5-plus mile hiking/biking/equestrian section of the California Coastal Hammond Trail that stretches from the Arcata Bottoms northward to Clam Beach County Park in McKinleyville. The trail has been voted "best place to walk, jog, or bike" in Humboldt County. If you want to take a bike ride in Humboldt County, this is the place! Important Notes: \*\* Guest reserving home must be 25 years or older, be staying at the property the entire time and will be considered the responsible party for this booking. \*\* Upon completion of booking reservation guests will be required to sign a rental agreement agreeing to Trinidad Retreats rules and regulations. \*\* Due to the 4 foot deep pond this home is not suitable for children under 6 or not swim safe. \* \*\* Sorry but this is not a pet friendly home, no exceptions. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Cobblestone flooring in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near the marina - Near the sea ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Whale watching nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82470000/82469800/82469706/3f03b051.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Home, Close to Ocean and Redwoods McKinleyville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 28 reviews £325 includes taxes & fees 17 Nov - 18 Nov [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=82469706&PinnedHotelID=82469706&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89590000/89586600/89586509/71fa3fd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🌲Your Home Base for Exploring the Redwoods! 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(Extinguish any fires in fireplaces/woodstoves) Close and lock all windows. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Brand New Rejuvenate Garden Oasis House Brand New Rejuvenate Garden Oasis Brand New Rejuvenate Garden Oasis House Brand New Rejuvenate Garden Oasis Hiking Trails Hot Tub ~garden Pond Retreat Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub! McKinleyville 1546-120991 Garden Pond Ocean Views Hot Tub ~Great Deal for a Family Retreat Brand Rejuvenate Oasis House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C40.96006%2C-124.11880&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vM0UaZwNowLWgsNXQpptZINTUQA=) Mckinleyville, California #### What's nearby - Hiller Dog Park - 4 min drive - 2.8 miles - Moonstone Beach - 5 min drive - 6.0 miles - Cal Poly Humboldt State University - 8 min drive - 8.4 miles - Trinidad State Beach - 16 min drive - 10.5 miles - Redwood National and State Parks - 50 min drive - 41.2 miles #### Getting around - Eureka Station - 20 min drive - Eureka, CA (ACV-Arcata - Eureka) - 4 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬7 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Bigfoot Taproom - ‬5 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Fogline Coffee - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub located? > Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Hiller Dog Park, Beau Pre Golf Club and McKinleyville Totem Pole. Clam Beach and Clam Beach County Park are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Garden Pond Retreat - Hiking Trails & Hot Tub Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 8.0 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 81 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### virginia v. 7 Aug 2025 #### Family reunion Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Fantastic- terrific accommodations in a beautiful setting; home was exceptionally well appointed and spacious grounds were super well manicured- the best in the neighborhood. Easy access to trails and walking paths to the river and beautiful views of the ocean from the house. Hot tub was a plus for all and barbecue worked great. Wonderful gathering spot for our family gathering. ##### virginia v. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie T. 12 May 2025 #### Beautiful Home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful time at this home. It was very comfortable and clean and located in a great neighborhood. The grounds were just gorgeous. It was about an hour from the different redwood parks. It was very close to the ocean and a wonderful walking path. I would highly recommend this property. ##### Carrie T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert S. 4 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Beautiful home, great location. Clean ##### Robert S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### James M. 3 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely The house is spacious, well-decorated, with very beautiful gardens. We stayed mid-week for three nights and wished we could have stayed longer. ##### James M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sheila R. 15 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful family visit This was a very warm, comfortable and artistic home with touches of art wherever you look. From pottery to paintings to the fine oak furnishings this is a very special and well cared for home. We were grateful for the opportunity to be able to stay. ##### Sheila R. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria S. 4 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Kierra’s Weekend Wedding We had the most marvelous time at this house! The house was beautiful, and very clean and tidy. The amenities were plentiful and incredible to use! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your house! It was perfect for the bridal party to stay at for a beautiful weekend wedding. The beds are also incredibly comfortable and the beds are huge! Again, thank you so much for the fabulous stay we loved it and can’t wait to come back! ##### Victoria S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maureen B. 13 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely house and garden Beautifully appointed, spacious home. Plenty of room for all 4 of us to have privacy and to come together when we wanted to. So nice to have a hot tub available as the evening at the coast are reliably cool. ##### Maureen B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heidi S., Placerville, CA 19 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing property!! This property is perfect in so many ways! The location is perfect, the house and gardens are absolutely beautiful, and the deck and hot tub are a wonderful addition!! The kitchen is appointed with everything and more that you need to prepare meals. The house is so clean, and had so many charming touches to make the stay so special. My family is hoping to stay at this amazing property again in the near future! ##### Heidi S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Walker R. 6 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house with ocean views This was the perfect place for a multigenerational vacation. The garden was magical, our 5 year old loved feeding the fish in the pond, squeezing the snapdragon flowers and roasting marshmallows over the fire pit. The adults enjoyed the hot tub and the gourmet kitchen. This is not a place you need to bring cooking gear, the knives are sharp. If you do some wine tasting while you're in town there is also a wine fridge. We'd definitely stay again in the future. ##### Walker R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Linda Annelle D. 1 Jul 2024 #### Fish times 3, in the pond, on the table and in the hot tub! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house and grounds were as described. We enjoyed feeding the fish, which was mentioned in the description but left out of the guide. Hot tub was lovely after a long walk on the Hammond Trail, which is just a block away. The location was excellent and close to everything we wanted. ##### Linda Annelle D. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret C. 29 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### McKinleyville Hideway This home was so wonderful to stay at. The kitchen was lovely and stocked with everything we could ask for. The furnishings throughout the house were so comfortable and lovely and the decor was interesting and tasteful as well. The landscaping was beyond gorgeous with an array of colors and textures that surrounded the beautiful pond. The jacuzzi and fire pit were the icing on the cake for us and we were lucky to get to spend a few days to recalibrate ourselves! ##### Margaret C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ariana R. 9 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely and comfortable! We had a wonderful time at this property! It was luxurious with king beds for everyone, a fully stocked kitchen and beautiful back yard. The only concern was that the outside irrigation (for the backyard garden) sounded like it was leaking one night...hopefully it was able to be fixed! Thank you. ##### Ariana R. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pepper K. 8 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful home near beach We stayed in this lovely property with an exquisite garden and fish pond. We were all over 70 and enjoyed walking the trail through the wooded area and adjacent to the beach. The property has everything you can possibly need if you are a cook or bbq er. The bedrooms are very comfortable with good quality bedding and towels. We had no children with us but noticed many touches for them such as a coloring table and a step stool in the powder room so they could access the sink. We would definitely book this property again. The instructions were perfect and I was even able to bring Alexa with us to time our cooking and provide music. No trouble with the internet either. My phone, an iphone worked immediately. Thanks for a great sister reunion!! ##### Pepper K. Stayed 2 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris P., Long Beach 29 Sept 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Top Tier Stay with All the Comforts of Home My family and I just started out on an epic 4+ month road trip across country, staying at VRBOs all along the way. This was our first stop, and we couldn't have asked for nicer accommodations. Overall - This is obviously a loved home, judging from the way it's been cared for and maintained. I have never stayed at a rental property where I felt so much at home! Location - McKinleyville may be slightly off the beaten path, but we fell in love with the place immediately. In particular, this home not only had ocean views from many of the windows but was only about a block away from an amazing coastal walking trail. There is also a gorgeous green space in a valley behind the house that makes you feel like you're in the middle of the forest. Amazing! Details - The house had everything you could possibly want. We were there for 10 days and did a lot of cooking, and there was not a single amenity I can imagine that this place didn't have, from top notch electronics and wifi to every conceivable cooking implement. Downsides - It's rare that I can say this, but this home really did not have any. We were universally impressed. ##### Chris P. Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2020 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Katie K. 13 Oct 2023 #### Nice home in a quiet coastal town Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Our overall stay was magnificent. The rental location was good - easy access to highway 101.The house was clean and in good shape. I’m recovering from knee surgery and all three bedrooms are upstairs - the staircase was equipped with railings on both sides so I always felt steady going up and down the stairs.Master bedroom has an obstructed view of the ocean (which was nice since it’s not located on the closest street to the ocean), and the stand-up shower in the master bath could use either grip tape on the bottom of it or a handrail installed. Our bed in the master was very soft. Our other travelers commented that the middle bedroom had a hard bed and the end bedroom had a soft bed. We all slept great.The koi pond was my favorite part of the property and we went out to feed the koi every day - there was koi food in a cabinet in the kitchen.The hot tub on the back deck was nice. I only went into it once because it’s kind of “in-ground” and I wasn’t sure enough of my footing to be confident getting in/out of it again. My son sure enjoyed it though!We also walked part of the Hammond trail at sunset. It was an easy 1.3 mile loop for the route we took.We didn’t have any interactions with property management besides texting to let them know when we checked in and out.All in all, I recommend this property and would definitely stay again. ##### Katie K. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tawnya W. 5 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay for 6 nights Home had comfortable stay and enough comfortable beds for family of 5! This was a quiet neighborhood with a lot of close things to do around the area! The house was clean with a beautiful yard! ##### Tawnya W. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Craig F. 28 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### McKinleyville retreat house The pond and landscaping were wonderful! A beautiful outdoor space! Beds were all comfortable and hot tub was a welcome sight after hiking during the days. ##### Craig F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kay P. 22 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a delightful and peaceful stay. This is an amazing property. I will be back! Thank you so very much. ##### Kay P. Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan H. 21 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Flower lover's dream Stayed here with friends as a base camp to explore the various redwood parks. It was a good choice, the property is great, perfect location, great views. The master bedroom is amazing. The real draw here is the gardens, which are, I'd wager, world class in the VRBO land. Clearly an incredible effort put in here. All the flowers were in bloom and the massive koy pond is such an amazing feature. Rental was nice, hot tub is great (and barely mentioned in the pictures!), but be aware, it is very consistently cold here due to the marine layer (a thing you will hear much of if you haven't yet). In the heart of July we never saw above 62 degrees. Coming from 97 degrees in North Carolina this was a shock. This is clearly an owner lived in house and an owner driven rental, which as renters we all love (versus third party rental agencies), the care in the gardens in particular shows this commitment. Thank you for sharing your home! ##### Alan H. Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne Z. 29 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home base for the Redwoods We really enjoyed this property as our home base for our visit to the Redwoods. It was an easy drive to the parks, while also being close to beaches and restaurants. The house was quiet and clean, and we loved the beautiful flowers, pond and hot tub. Thank you for your hospitality! ##### Anne Z. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy M. 20 Jun 2025 #### Garden Pond Retreat Review Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were extremely pleased with our stay at Garden Pond Retreat. The house and property is absolutely beautiful. We loved everything about the house, it was perfect for us in every way possible. We did have a minor issue with the hot tub and the property management team resolved the problem within two hours. We loved the art work throughout the house and the oak floors and cabinetry. The landscaping and variety of plants were absolutely beautiful and the pond was the highlight of the outside. ##### Sandy M. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such an inviting, relaxing, and wonderful place. The home is very roomy. Very welcoming decor. Beautiful grounds, pond. Couldn't have been nicer. Everything was very clean. ![View of backyard pond. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3feafa7b-99d2-483b-93c3-39c13f28a862-1750381198286.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Egret visitor.](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/b120fd8b-022d-4123-ab83-8ea62d371587-1750381226019.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carrie 16 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication This was a beautiful property in a great location. Very clean and well stocked kitchen. We had great communication throughout the process. The grounds were so pretty and it was just a relaxing home to be in. There was a great walking path nearby with wonderful views of the ocean. I would highly recommend this location. ##### Carrie Stayed 6 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eleonor C. 21 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Atmosphere The residence was tranquil and elegantly appointed, providing an excellent environment for quality time with loved ones. We enjoyed an evening gathered around the fire, engaging in conversation and playing games at the generously sized table. The atmosphere was filled with positive energy and warmth. ##### Eleonor C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cindi N. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AMAZING! My husband plans to give a more thorough review later, but in 20 years of using VRBO-and we use it 1-3/year-this is the absolute best! Super clean, comfortable, the most amazing landscaping, great hot tub, and they had EVERYTHING you will need! We could stay here for months! The only thing missing was our other daughter who couldn’t be with us. ##### Cindi N. 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