We really enjoyed our stay at this charming home for Christmas with local family; but what made it exceptional were the owners and their responsiveness to our needs, even on Christmas Day! We were there during a record winter storm when any home would be challenged to stay warm, but we found some areas of the house to be quite cold. Christiana and her husband, even in the wicked blowing cold, brought additional blankets for us and two new space heaters, which made all the difference in creating a cozy stay. They also maintained the hot tub (great fun on a winter night) and took good care of the sidewalk with all the ice and snow.
This home is supplied with so much more than most - many kitchen seasonings, a welcome wine tray, laundry detergent pods and softener, lots of family games, bowls and tray for our dogs, etc. The kitchen is a true chef's delight, but still needs supplies to handle a large group. The pots, pans and bowls are not sizable enough for meal-prepping beyond a family of four or so. Our unique needs (and the home's dining seats) were for 10-12 so we struggled a bit. Even one extra large stock pot or fry pan, and perhaps a crockpot, would make a big difference, as would some chip clips :).
The home is very tastefully decorated, comfortable and roomier than it appears. Lots of closet space and the mudroom was a great addition for our needs, especially given the storm. It held all of our winter gear and ski supplies and kept clutter out of the living area. I would only "warn" future travelers of a few things so they're not surprised upon arrival:
The home is in a great location for highway, airport and shopping needs, with a nice fenced yard, but not quite as private as it appears in photos. I would still stay again but some might be surprised by the corner traffic. It also has a very steep and narrow staircase which teens navigated fine but definitely requires caution. They're not at all designed for small children and toddlers. Throughout the whole house there are also lots of two or three steps into different areas, including the only bathroom on the first floor (shared with the master bedroom). It was a challenging layout for a new toddler and older persons.
There was so much more to love about this stay than not, and they were truly the best VRBO hosts we've ever experienced. We would definitely stay again. Thank you!!