Absolutely Perfect!

Guest: Alan V. (Allegan, MI)
Date of Stay: 04/21/09 Review Submitted: 05/20/09

I took a few days for mental health and found the perfect place to stay. Maria was a gracious host and had milk, juice, bagels in the fridge and a bowl of fresh fruit on the table when I arrived. The apartment was exactly as described and picture perfect. The deck was a great place to sit in the evening to read and relax. A short hike will take you to Hawk Hill which provides a great scenic overlook. My security deposit arrived just a couple of days after I returned home. Everything was a short distance from the apartment and I am working hard on a return trip as soon as possible!

Owner response:I am so happy that guests are having a wonderful time. I have been so thankful to have had great reviews written in the guest book and now very grateful that a guest took the time to write a review posted to the website!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers, age 55+.

Nice place but disappointed

Guest: Maria G.
Date of Stay: 09/13/11 Review Submitted: 11/18/11

I regret having to write this negative experience after all the wonderful reviews. Mine would have been a good review as well if not for my disappointment when I called Maria to follow up on the refund deposit check and she said if I did not receive she would need to put a stop payment on the check of which I would have to pay ($27) plus charge me $25-$35 management fee (the amount went up from $25 to $35 when I questioned the fee). She said she sent the check to an address I don't believe I put on the rental agreement but rather was on the return envelope. I requested several times for a copy of rental agreement wherein I would have filled out the wrong address and she has refused to send me the copy that was filled out completely. I'm not sure why it's my fault the check did not get to me and why she needs to charge $25-$35 to write out another check.

Owner response:A rental contract is a part of every transaction. All Vacation rentals typically have a rental agreement attached to specify the obligations for both management and vacationer. There are provisions in the agreement that obligate each of the parties. One of the provisions in the contract obligates a tenant who pays by check to indicate the return address to where the refund check is to be mailed. Another provision in the contract obligates the party that does not fulfill an obligation, to pay the other's out of pocket costs. Tenant indicated a Md Address as a return address. When Tenant did not receive the mail,, Tenant said that she was at a Florida Address and that the mail did not reach her because a neighbor was mishandling the mail at her Md Address in absentia . Much later the story changed to another story:that she had really indicated a Florida address on the contract; however there was no Florida Address indicated; if there had been, management would have mailed it to to the Florida address. Tenant didn't want to pay management out of pocket cost for a stop payment from the beginning: Stated that she wanted to wait to see if she could find the mail in Md or if it would be returned to sender, thus saving her cost for stop payment etc. To try to accomodate the request , Management went to accounting to track the transaction and kept in touch via many emails to/from the Tenant to accomodate her wish to wait for the full refund check to come to her Md Address: costing management personnel time (costs: $35 an hour) of which she was aware. Ultimately, when she decided she would not find the mail at her Md address +.it was not returned to sender, she complained that she wanted her the check: that management was delaying!.Management then paid for a stop payment and management personnel billed for 1/2 the time:operating at a loss. It is clear to us that this person, perhaps like some in today's worlld, does not want to honor her agreements:she is disgruntled because she does not want to be held accountable for what she did.. In order to "get even" she to take the five star rating that we have earned for the hundreds of transactions down to a three star? She also was not truthful: Many copies of the contract she signed were sent to her Proof of the above is in file:Management would be happy to open the file to anyone who might like to verify the above. We have a long history of joyful transactions.

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What a wonderful spot to come back to each night!

Guest: n/a (Texas)
Date of Stay: 09/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/04/11

I do not think there are enough positive words to describe our eperiences in this cozy cofortable apartment! My daughter and I stayed here for 3 days while sightseeing. The place was clean and beautifully maintianed. We enjoyed morning coffee and each evening drank a glass of wine out on the balcony. Maria simply could not have been more gracious and hospitable. She picked us up at the ferry and pointed out places that might interest us. What a wonderful spot to come back to each night! Maria, we can't thank you enough. We look forward to coming again! We highly recommend this place. These accommodations are an outstanding value! And maria is a treasure!

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STAY HERE!!!

Guest: Jasper (Wallingford, PA)
Date of Stay: 05/13/11 Review Submitted: 05/24/11

My wife and I had the pleasure of staying here for 3 nights. It was absolutely wonderful. The view from the deck was awesome and the apartment was VERY clean!! Maria was also very thoughtful by stocking the fridge with various goods for us. I truly enjoyed my stay here. Not only do I recommend staying here for the views, cleanliness, etc. but the location was perfect as there was always something to do and we were close by to all the attractions.

Owner response:We are so happy and grateful that we can help make your stay a happy and memorable occasion.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

Enchanting Getaway

Guest: Marin Regular (Nashville, TN)
Date of Stay: 03/17/10 Review Submitted: 03/23/10

My experience was great. The studio is just as pictured, clean and well-equipped. The view from the deck is fabulous and very quiet. I will definitely stay there again!

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, adventure seekers.

We really enjoyed our stay

Guest: Carylon (West Vancouver, BC, Canada)
Date of Stay: 02/22/10 Review Submitted: 03/07/10

The apartment is beautifully decorated (it looks just like the pictures) and very well equipped. It's conveniently located in Mill Valley -- Maria is a most accommodating host/owner -- we had a lovely, large bowl of fresh fruit, orange juice, butter, jam, crumpets and coffee waiting for us for our first breakfast. The apartment is clean and very well maintained, quiet and relaxing. My husband and I truly enjoyed our stay -- we'd book it again and certainly will recommend it to our friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway.

Thank You

Guest: Alan Vierkant (San Francisco Bay Area)
Date of Stay: 02/16/10 Review Submitted: 02/19/10

Dear Maria,Thank you so much for such a beautiful place to stay! Also, thank you for your hospitality. We had a really enjoyable time and will look forward to a return visit.

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