Vacation Rentals by Owner

4 Married Men doing a Friends Reunion

Guest: Chris, Dan, Justin, Jacob
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/20/11

We very much appreciate all the care and hospitality we received during our stay. That beef stew was right on the money for 4 famished guys. The accommodations are exceptional and better-than-advertised. We loved the hot tub and fire pit. We're leaving some fishing poles for folks to use, maybe they'll have better luck than we did! Wouldn't be surprised if we made our way back sometime! Thanks again.

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Wonderful Time

Guest: Nirali, Jagu, Shishir, Nirja, Nirbhay, Leena, Kalp
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/15/11

Dear Pam and Dr John The house was absolutely beautiful. We had such a wonderful time eating, sleeping, sitting by the campfire, and taking pretty pictures with the amazing view! The hot tub was so much fun. We had plans to go to Yellowstone whe we first got here, but we decided to stay at the house, instead, and enjoy it. Our vacation to the West was so much fun and we enjoyed it even more by staying in this lovely house. We appreciate your dedication and help. Thank you so much! We will never forget this house and all the memories we had here! Gracias

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Unparalleled view of the Lake and Mountains

Guest: Alvin, Andrew, Ming, Hua and Zirong
Date of Stay: 08/11/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Dear Pam and Dr John, Our stay at the "Top of the World" suites was simply amazing. your hospitality was unparalleled and the view of the lake and mountains was beautiful. The ride up the mountain the first time was an adventure. The location of the lodge was ideal in terms of view, position relative to the national parks and other such attractions. The lodge is meticulously well maintained and gives one an air of cleanliness. Outside the lodge, local wildlife is present and thriving. In face, two mule deer came very close to our cabin. We were able to enter Yellowstone and see multiple wild animals, including a herd of bison, moose, mule dear, a bald eagle, and osprey, and many other small critters. All in all, this is a wonderful place to stay and is top=notch in every respect

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Lovely Place

Guest: Joe and Linda
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Pam and Dr John, Thank you for your fine hospitality and welcome manner. This was a lovely place with beautiful views. And the exciting drive up the hill. Wished we could have talked more with Dr John and his language experience. Thanks for the Neem mosquito spray, it worked for me--only three mosquito bites the whole trip. enjoyed browsing thru Bible in bedroom drawer, very interesting as I had not seen one that used the tetragrammaton for Gods name throughout. I liked it. Thanks for the bar of Neem soap--we used daily and will use it until it's finished on our trip to Washington and Oregon. Had a wonderful time and house was beautiful and hate to leave it

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Personal Attention

Guest: Leonard and Ginnie
Date of Stay: 08/07/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Dear Dr. John and Pam We loved our stay in your home. It is truly top of the world. Wow! What a view. I enjoyed your personal attention toward us--in the morning to say Hi and in the evening to welcome us "home". Of course your kids (dogs) were wonderful. We will recommend your home to anyone that wants to come to the area.

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Gorgeous

Guest: Bill, Gayle, Jack, Max, Noah
Date of Stay: 08/01/11 Review Submitted: 08/12/11

Thank you for sharing your piece of the top of the world with us. We were taken back climbing the hill the first time but SO worth it! We had such wonderful accommodations here; you two do a fabulous job of making your home gorgeous and relaxing. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal with you and spending the time visiting with you. God bless you both and thanks for everything. Hi, I'm Noah and I am 9 years old and I saw a sunset. Hi, thank your for letting us stay here. I'm Max and I'm twelve. I saw an amazing fire. Hello, my name is Jack and I am 13 years old. I saw an amazing view at the top of this resort. Thank you very much.

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Beautiful House

Guest: Caden, Pat, Don
Date of Stay: 07/28/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Dear Pam and Dr. John: Thank you for letting us stay here. It was a beautiful house. I espisily liked the cylinder pillows on the beds. PS, Thank you for the cool bike ride, Caden, 8 years old

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Never in our wildest imaginations

Guest: Narelle, Craig, Belinda, Russ
Date of Stay: 07/19/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Dear Pam and Dr. John: Thanks heaps for allowing us to stay "On top of the World."! After booking all those months ago, even in our wildest imaginations we could never have imagined such an amazing view! It is so unbelievably beautiful up here! the cabin has everything we could have hoped for and we have had a ball. Exploring Yellowstone by day, Barbeque at night, followed by wine and a hot tub. Life doesn't get much better than this. Thanks again for everything

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I saw a Bear

Guest: The Evalsons
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Dear Pam: We saw a bear today! The view is awesome here. I love it. You're so cool! Amanda We had a wonderful time. Our only regret is that we didn't stay longer! Thank you!

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Can we please stay forever?!

Guest: Narelle and Craig (Melbourne, Australia)
Date of Stay: 07/15/11 Review Submitted: 07/27/11

Wow. Wow.What an amazing, beautiful, spectacular place! We stayed on the top of the world with our son and our 2 close friends after our wedding and had the best time. The accommodations are beautiful and the view has to be seen to be believed. Pam and Dr. John were so hospitable and we loved every single minute of our stay! Thanks again and these folk from Australia will definitely be back!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Everything was Perfect

Guest: Tom, Peggy, Evan, Tyler
Date of Stay: 07/03/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Pam and John: Thanks a million for sharing your lovely home with us. Everything was perfect! the view can't be beat, boys loved the hot tub, house very comfortable and nicely furnished and hour hospitality much appreciated. it was so nice of John to let Evan ride his mountain bike--he loved it. Also playing PEPE. Our only regret was only booking 2 nights. We will definitely recommend your place to others. Hope we can visit again in the future--Thanks again for everything.

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Finally got my place on a Mountain

Guest: The Virginians
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Thank you John and Pam! What a wonderful adventure! i finally got my place on a mountain! Loved the view, birds, stars, smells--all! Only sorry our stay is so short that we were unable to do a real connect. Think we have alot in common. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful place. What a gift.

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Cherry on top of the Ice Cream

Guest: Jean, Jenne, Mike, Kara
Date of Stay: 06/23/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Dr. John and Ms. Pam: Thank you for an amazing vacation. Top of the World was the cherry on top of the ice cream. Thank you for being so kind to us. It was like coming home. The girls loved "Our Hot Tub Time" and of course the dogs, kara's favorite!! I was finally able to open my eyes coming up the mountain and going down . Thank you again for a wonderful time

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Fantastic Place

Guest: Jim, Jamie, Wes, Matt
Date of Stay: 06/20/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Dr. John and Pam, ya'll have a fantastic place and your hospitality and the cook out was just great. If you are adventurous and have 1/2 a day to kill, go to the High Mountain Adventure ATV rental and do the trails. We went 85 mile on the trails and had a BLAST!! the views are just fantastic everywhere! Have a great summer and Hook em' Horns

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AMAZING

Guest: Jason, Jen, Madelyn, Ryan and Jacqueline
Date of Stay: 06/13/11 Review Submitted: 07/31/11

Thank you for an amazing week! Top of the World made our vacation so memorable. The view is fantastic, the ride to the top is exciting, and your hospitality was top notch. Thank you for accommodating all of our needs, your place is truly special. cheers.

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Guest: John, Margaret, Lilly
Date of Stay: 09/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

We have had a wonderful time here at your home and in Yellowstone. The views, spaciousness and privacy was stupendous. Lilly enjoyed picking up the many sticks for us to throw and for her to retrieve. While she had to wait in the Casa while we explored the Park, today we took her along to Coffe Camp Campsite and walked on a trail along the river to view some rapids a few miles down. Tranquil and peaceful.

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Guest: The Schepps
Date of Stay: 08/22/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

this place was wonderful! Our first impression was the cleanliness and great decorating! Your place was all that you advertised and more! I should say "We" are very happy to have stayed here. Your hospitality is beyond imaginable, thank you so very much for walking the dogs. Our only regret is not staying longer, there is just so much to do its hard to do it all the first time! We really enjoyed the view and the peace and quiet, your place is awsome!

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Guest: Los Escuderos
Date of Stay: 08/18/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

Wow! We were very happy with your home. The beds were most comfortable, this is what we look for when on vacation. Everything was clean! The off-roading up to the house was "cool" and roasting marshmellows and being in the jacuzzi tub outside were the best" direct quote from the kids. We highly recommend this location for families. it came complete with beach towels, hairdryers and ice chest. This is our second year at Yellowstone. Last year we stayed in Jackson, Wy. Our favorite activity had to be Bear World in Rexburg, ID. Buy tickets ahead of time on line to feed the bears. Thank you for your gracious hospitality. Love

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Guest: Lizz, Brian, Nick, Patty, Darrell, Steven, Eric
Date of Stay: 08/13/10 Review Submitted: 06/09/11

What a wonderful trip we've had! Pam, this was the perfect place for our family to stay. We had plenty of room and the hospitality was more than generous. I haven't even mentioned the view yet! Just breathtaking! It was also nice to be so close to the park. We saw 8 bears, plenty of bison, a bull elk, and wolves on our days in the park. We also white-water rafted. Again, we had a wonderful trip. Thank you again!

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Guest: Dave, Stacie, Charles
Date of Stay: 08/10/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

Your house is very nice and welcoming. It had a very nice view. I loved your decorating expertise. I liked staying at your house. . .100X better than a hotel. You were very welcoming and had great hospitality skills. Pam, thank you so very much. This has been the very BEST trip we have ever taken with the kids. . .from your gorgeous home with breathtaking views to the amazing dinners and your warm, loving personality. We have been truly blessed. We are overwhelmed by your generosity and are very grateful to you have done for us. You ROCK!!

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Guest: Bill, Sherri, Taylor
Date of Stay: 08/05/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

Had 3 nights here and long days in Yellowstone. Ditto what the guests on August 2 said. Mammoth Hot Springs, Cooke City is a delightful little town. . .worth the visit. it pays to get to the park EARLY, before 8 am to miss the traffic. Have fun!

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Guest: Hogie
Date of Stay: 08/02/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

Wow! What a beautiful place to vacation, all the comforts of home plus a spectacular view! The hot tub was an added bonus after a long, hot day of hiking. We had some great, up close encounters with the bison and elk in Yellowstone. Even a quick glimpse of a black bear!. We'd recommend hiking the south rim trail to Artists Point, and climbing the mountain behind the Grand Prismatic--what a view! Thanks for the grand hospitality.

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Guest: David, Jeanne, Zane, Davie
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

19th anniversary trip for us. Cabin is more than expected . . .as beautiful as outdoors. Every detail attended to. Unforgettable views from the hot tub. We would do this again! Superb!

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Guest: Olsen
Date of Stay: 07/26/10 Review Submitted: 06/08/11

You have a beautiful home with breathtaking views. We really enjoyed the hot tub after a long hike in Yellowstone Park. Everything was so comfortable especially the beds. Thank you for sharing your home.

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Guest: Olivia, Tad, Miriah, Katrece, Davis, Megan
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

Ditto everything our parents said. Thank you for letting us use your telescope. I've never used one before. I could see the craters on the moon. Also, I celebrated my 17th birthday here and its one I'll never forget. Thank you for everything. Also, thank you for chasing after all our things all over the mountain side and saving my swimsuit from going missing forever. I appreciate it.

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Guest: Kevin
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

Dr. John and Pame: Thanks so much for the awesome week and the great hospitality. This has been an unbelievable vacation with so much to see and do here. The view from this retreat is mind-blowing and I love being able to see the Grand Tetons from the hot tub. Our hiking trip to Cascade Canyon in the Grand Tetons at sunset as indescribable. I would definitely recommend the hike to Hidden Falls, Inspiration Point and at least to the point where you see the canyon==an unforgettable experience. And thanks especially to Dr. John for the 4-wheeler ride up to the ski lift and the tour of the other cabin. We will never forget this week and hope to come back someday.

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Guest: Kevin and Robyn
Date of Stay: 07/23/10 Review Submitted: 07/24/10

Thank you Dr. John and Pam: This was our first week-long vacation ever in our 30 yrs. together...and it will be hard to top it !!! Being able to have our whole family together and spend our vacation in your luxury home-away-from-home was a dream getaway. You both go above and beyond to make this a one of a kind atmosphere. Everything from the DELICIOUS homemade fish dip to providing and trusting us with use of your hot tub, telescope, washer and dryer-and amazing fuzzy bathroom rugs. What a beautiful, inviting place--we enjoyed it so much. Thank you for sharing your gift of hospitality with us. God bless.

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Guest: Libby
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/17/10

Thank you so much for letting us stay here. The view was great and the house was wonderful. Thanks for driving us up and down the mountainb. We had a great time in Yellowstone. We really enjoyed jumping into the hot tub. ps loved the mac and cheese.

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Guest: Rosalie and Ken
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/17/10

i collected lots of inspiration for my paintings>check out my website in a few weeks. All of us enjoyed the hot tub and the trex up the drive. Next time we will roar up the mountain in a 4 wheel drive.

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Guest: Jill
Date of Stay: 07/16/10 Review Submitted: 07/17/10

Thank you for your hospitality, especially the rides up and down the mountain. You are so generous. We loved the house, the view and the hospitality. thanks for the help with the dogs. Looking forward to coming this way again.

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Guest: Joy, Jan, Ajita, Amara, Aleia
Date of Stay: 07/06/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

We had a fantastic time and truly enjoyed our view at the top of the world. The fire pit and smore for the kids made for another special moment and in the end Joy's driving skills got some improvement in navegating the climb. Thanks so much for all your hospitality.

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Guest: Meri
Date of Stay: 06/30/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

Your warmth and hospitality meant so much to us. We really enjoyed getting to stay in this incredibly breathtaking house and gettinbg to meet you both and your doggies. Thank you for opening your home and your hearts to us.

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Guest: Barry, Kati, Milan
Date of Stay: 06/25/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

Thank you for your great hospitality. Kati, Milan, and I hada great time! Even by the end Kati enjoying the trip up the hill. Best wishes.

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Guest: Lisa, Todd, Delaney, Madison
Date of Stay: 06/20/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

Thank you so much Pam and Dr. John. You made it totally possible to leave as a "dream vacation." The home, view, hospitality and entire region and people are etched in our minds and really in our childrens' which is what we were hoping for!

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Guest: Jason, Jim, Madelyn, Ryan, Jacqueline
Date of Stay: 06/13/10 Review Submitted: 07/03/10

Thank you for an amazing week. Top of the World made our vacation so memorable. The view is fantastic, the ride up the hill exciting, and your hospitality qws top notch. Thank you for accomodating all of aour needs, your place is truly special. Cheers

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Guest: Karl and Jeanette Avery
Date of Stay: 10/11/09 Review Submitted: 10/10/09

Thank you Pam and John for making this one of our most memorable adventures in our 30 years together. The incredibly clear and starry nights, the wildness of the area, the hikes and bikes, most of all the warmth and generosity of the Stanford's and the elegance of your cabin. Karl and Jeanette Avery, Manhattan Beach, Ca.

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Guest: Erin, Sebastian, Jenny, Adrian
Date of Stay: 09/27/09 Review Submitted: 09/26/09

Thank you for sharing your amazing cabin with us! It is abosolutely stunning. We all had an amazing time on our bike tour of Yellowstone. The hot tub was perfect after our 60 mile trek. We are already talking about coming back again.

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Guest: Paul and Rene
Date of Stay: 09/13/09 Review Submitted: 09/12/09

Thank you for building this bucolic and splendid retreat. Your home is warming, wlecoming and peaceful. It was hard for us to leave this sanctuary but we are also glad we did. Exploring Yellowstone was better than we could imagine. The geysers, waterfalls, rivers and lakes were spectacular. We saw herds of bison and elk and even two wolves. Check out the Lamarr Valley. We'll be talking about this trip forever. Thank you again for blessing this beautifully peaceful home and your love and hospitality.

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Guest: Katie and James
Date of Stay: 08/20/09 Review Submitted: 08/19/09

Thank you so much for your hospitality and warmth this week. We knew we were truly "on top of the world" when a hawk flew below us!! The view was stunning at all times of day, and the stars were beautiful from the hot tub. The accomodations were luxurious and just perfect at the end of a long day of hiking. Yellowstone was an amazing place to visit and we know that we'll have to come back here again.

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Guest: Rachel, Colleen, Jack
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/13/09

Thank you for the warm hospitality. Gorgeous views and warm environment. We'll be back definitely. Thank you!! Thank you!!

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Guest: Michelle, Xiao, Vinny, Ryan
Date of Stay: 08/12/09 Review Submitted: 08/11/09

What a wonderful place to stay. I want to say your house is absolutely one of the highlights of our trip. Especially your place amazed my mom. She said, "with those stunning views and fresh air, people who live here will have a long life." Thank you so much for your warm hospitality. I feel so bad that everyday we came back so late and I don't have chance to chat with you and play with dogs but it always have next time, right?

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Guest: Jim, Sandy, Olivia, Vienna, Sam
Date of Stay: 08/10/09 Review Submitted: 08/09/09

Dearest Pam and John: Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything. You home is cozy, elegant, homey and we felt so nurtured and loved. Pam, you are an amazing person. I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to be graced with your generous, magnaminous, loving self. Everything was perfect. I think we all felt like we had "died and gone to heaven." The stunning view and picturesque surroundings are forever etched in our memeories. This was truly a once in a lifetime vacation that we hope to repeat. Lets stay in touch

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Guest: Siddhart and Nela
Date of Stay: 07/19/09 Review Submitted: 07/18/09

When you described the place to me on the phone it sounded like "heavenly" When we got here, it was almost "too good to be true" you have it all--great views, great cabin, great location. No wonder you are the absolute best hosts. PS great hot tub too. We loved it.

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Guest: Fred and Marilyn
Date of Stay: 07/09/09 Review Submitted: 07/08/09

The royalty of life was experienced in your grace, enthusiasm to serve and exquisite hospitality. We will carry this precious memory eternally. Thank you.

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Guest: Mark and Nancy
Date of Stay: 07/08/09 Review Submitted: 07/07/09

What a wonderful place to stay!! We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. Thanks for the fabulous cooking and food. You two are awesome. Thank you so much for sharing your slice of heaven with us. The hospitality, the food,the view, the tub...we will always treasure these memories...next time we will make music for you, OK?

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Guest: Mohan
Date of Stay: 07/04/09 Review Submitted: 07/03/09

It would be hard to describe in words who an immense pleasure it had been to spend our weekend in your sweet vacation home. Lovely view, comfortable stay and your gracious hospitality. Yellowstone and your place hs made us come here again. Thanx much!!

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Guest: Raui
Date of Stay: 07/03/09 Review Submitted: 07/02/09

Its been a wonderful experience for me here. I was scared at first when I was driving uphill. Once I got here, I really felt like I was at the top of the world. i have brought up all my Indian friends who are visiting Yellowstone to see your beautiful and sweet home. Thank you so much for responding to us in the middle of the night. We will definitely be back to stay here when we come back.

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Guest: Calima and Lapin Families
Date of Stay: 06/28/09 Review Submitted: 06/27/09

Everyone can say how beautiful the parks are: the geysers, the falls, the wildlife, but I should add how stunning the view is from here (on the patio) not to mention the first time heart pounding direction--wow! To cut it short, your place is unique, wild and a keeper, lov'd it. In the future when we come back here, I would know who to call. Thanx

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Guest: Bill and Mary
Date of Stay: 06/15/09 Review Submitted: 06/14/09

Thank you for your gracious hospitality. We enjoyed our stay at your lovely home. We'll be back soon.

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Guest: Margarit and Michael
Date of Stay: 08/20/08 Review Submitted: 08/19/08

Thank you so much for your warm hospitality and your wonderful homemade food. We have to say that its such a wonderful experience to stay at your beautifully decorated house. The view from your house is surely as the internet has advertised "magnificent" Our stay in you house has surely added a bit of excitment (driving up the hill) and a wonderful memory. Thanks!

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