This beautiful cottage was more than we ever expected during our 1-week stay. The house itself is cozy, warm, and inviting from the instant you walk through the door. The mix of antique and contemporary decor complement each other so nicely...makes me want to redecorate my own home! When I tell you to bring your clothes and personal items only, I mean it. Shampoo, lotion, bed linens, towels, bug spray, detergent, condiments-- you name it, they've got it! Many of the drawers are labeled so it's easy to find the items you're looking for. All kinds of games and DVD's/VHS tapes were provided for rainy days or late nights. Books galore as well as visitor guides/hiking books also kept us occupied as we planned out each day. Although we packed some toys for our 11-month-old, he enjoyed playing with the "new" toys at the cottage...and he slept like a champ in the pack-and-play provided. The location was perfect--- a short drive to so many hiking trails, restaurants, and cute shops.
Our favorite activity before starting our day was taking an early morning walk, with coffee in hand, down to the beaver pond and continuing onto the river. We were lucky to catch a glimpse of the beavers but had to sneak up on them-- otherwise, they'd disappear underwater. Saw deer in the clearing and my husband was convinced it was a moose that left us a "present" on the trail. :) Hmmmm...
Stephani and Jeremy--thank you, thank you, thank you-- your beautiful house is such a hidden gem. I had to keep telling myself that we'd be back sometime soon in order to help me feel better about leaving!