Organizing a stay for 10 people during a pandemic, logistics and ease of communication become key. The communication with Whitney was superb. Fast response time to confirm the house, always clear communication, and upon our arrival both Mark and Whitney were there to greet and walk us through. The pictures do not do justice! The home is very clean, relaxing and light. I came prepared to clean the house before the rest of the family arrived. Upon arrival, I was cautiously optimistic; the home appeared very clean. I went over the counters/floor with my Clorox to confirm. Nothing came up on the towel that was visible to the eye. Everything was clean. My vacation was able to start immediately.
Here is a quick over view from our stay, which included elementary, junior high, just out of college, sibling’s and spouse’s.
Outside:
Parking: 7+ cars comfortably parked on the property.
Garden: Whitney invited us to use the produce, which we enjoyed.
Pool/Farmhouse: There is a second fridge here which we used. This structure is being restored and provided the ideal backdrop for barbeques, roasting marshmallows in the fire pit and rocking in the evening with a glass of wine or cocktail.
Yard: Plenty of room for football, catch, croquet and playing.
Inside/Same floor:
Kitchen: Large. Very open. Gas stove, new refrigerator with double freezer, dishwasher, plenty of pots, pans, plates, cups/cutlery. Cookie sheets/measuring cups. Bar area with all essential tools, along with a wine fridge. Very helpful to have. Lots of counter/prep space. There is ample area for everyone to flow through the kitchen without stepping on each other.
Dining Room: The current table is tight for 10 people, but easily made it work. Whitney is in the process of building a longer table, which will be beautiful. Lots of natural light and airflow.
Living Room: Video games, movies and general “hanging out” was accomplished in the space. Sofas are extremely comfortable and more than a few naps taken.
Bedrooms: Very clean. Not cluttered. Had AC if needed. Beds were comfortable. Sheets were crisp and fresh. Another bonus, the rooms are away from the main portion of the house. Therefore, those who stay up late were able to, and those who go to bed early went to sleep with no noise problems.
Bathrooms: Simple, clean and plenty of towels for everyone.
Washer/Dryer: This was huge due to hiking, bike riding, running and playing; we used the room.
Thank you again. We will be back for sure!