Vacation Rentals by Owner

Very relaxing

Guest: PeterO (Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 05/04/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We rented The Orchard for three nights --- made it our base for exploring Zion. The Orchard was everything everyone has been saying ---- extremely nice, quiet and comfortable. Added bonus --- I slept like a rock. Only one downside, really --- it took 25 minutes to get to Springdale (Zion). So we could only really get there once a day...whereas if you stay IN Springdale you can go in and out of Zion all day. A minor gripe and nothing against The Orchard. We still had a great time. Just knocking around the rural neighborhood was fun, too. Restaurants to put on your list: Main Cafe in Hurricaine (b-fast, lunch is great; service is iffy) Oscar's in Springdale (casual dinner) Also...if you're coming from Vegas, stock up on booze. It's pretty dry in Utah, you know, and I don't mean just the desert air.

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

We had a fine time

Guest: The Ohio Group (Go Buckeyes!!)
Date of Stay: 04/12/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We had a fine time at "The Orchard." Thanks a bunch!

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lovely orchard, delicious hottub & amazing terrain

Guest: Jason & Amber
Date of Stay: 04/03/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thank you for such a beautiful house, lovely orchard, delicious hot tub & amazing terrain! Best & warmest wishes for a great year, y'all. Thank you for the wonderful stay. It was amazing.

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We hope to come back

Guest: Huan & family
Date of Stay: 03/31/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We went to Zion a couple of times. We had fun climbing on rocks and hiking. We also went to the hot springs! This house is also amazing and we also found some snails. We hope to come back we'll miss this house ecpecilly the hot tub.

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We will for sure come back

Guest: Lia, Ellen, Ryan, Thad, Karl, Ellise and Katie
Date of Stay: 03/18/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We have had an amazing time at The Orchard. We went biking almost every day and we hiked to Angel's Landing. It was beautiful and the biking was SUPER FUN!! We will for sure come back because of the amazing memories. I will miss this place a lot and my room! (Which was the one downstairs out to the hot tub with DREAM over the bed, it's the best room in this place!) I LOVE this house & hot tub! (Karl)

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march visit

Guest: mtngirl (slc)
Date of Stay: 03/12/12 Review Submitted: 04/04/12

This place is wonderful. Sp beautiful, peaceful and very well maintained. Perfect location for biking and hiking!

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

had an extraordinary time

Guest: Gene & Barb
Date of Stay: 01/30/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We have had an extraordinary time here. You have satisfied all of our wants and needs. Thank you so much.

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We will always remember this one fondly

Guest: Gene & Barb from Illinois
Date of Stay: 01/23/12 Review Submitted: 02/14/12

We have stayed in many rental properties throughout the US and we will always remember this one fondly. Robert and Jane were so helpful to us and have outfitted their property with great care. If you sneeze, you will find a box of Kleenex nearby. So we slept 7 very comfortably. The bathrooms were lovely. The kitchen was great to cook in.

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Thanks for a great weekend

Guest: Shona
Date of Stay: 01/16/12 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thanks for just a great weekend to meet great people, shared great times. And Jane what a great place to connect with life.

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really appreciate your Christmas decorating

Guest: Kathy & family
Date of Stay: 12/26/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We had a wonderful time and really appreciate your Christmas decorating. Also the "little things" (cleaning supplies, soap, napkins, nuts, etc.) you furnished were most delightful and appreciated. It was very nice for us to be able to spread out and have together time as well as private space.

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The Orchard

Guest: Kath (North Carolina, USA)
Date of Stay: 12/22/11 Review Submitted: 02/15/12

My family met at the Orchard for several days in December, and we had a wonderful time. Everything was as described, and it was in immaculate condition and was even decorated for Christmas. We loved actually eating nuts from the orchard,and yes, there really is an orchard! The house is very convenient to grocery stores, and of course, Zion National Park is just down the highway. After a day spent hiking, we enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub in the evening! We would certainly like to return and can unreservedly recommend this property to others visiting in southern Utah!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, pet owners, sightseeing.

So light, bright & cozy

Guest: Dina & Michael
Date of Stay: 12/21/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

So light, bright & cozy!!!! Thank you for making such an inviting space, with such a great kitchen.!!! :-) When my parents come to visit, we will recommend coming up here for sure. P.S. HOT TUB = AWESOME

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Accommodations were perfect

Guest: Ryan and San Diego Crew
Date of Stay: 11/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thanks for the stay for our yearly Zion canyoneering trip. Accommodations were perfect for our party of 9. The Orchard is beautiful!

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Enjoyed our stay

Guest: Ellen
Date of Stay: 11/01/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Enjoyed our stay. The Orchard is fun & sun on the mountains in the morning lovely.

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A beautiful place to stay another day!

Guest: Drew, Jim and friends
Date of Stay: 10/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

And so it ends! Too quickly!! Thanks for the great place to recover in. The weather was as expected--Sunny & warm. Ideal mtn biking weather. A few cuts and scrapes, as required, but no ambulance rides. A beautiful place to stay another day! Nice place, great layout for our needs, will be back again one day. Luv the bluebird sky days here.

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You have thought of everything

Guest: Lloyd, Caroline and Randy
Date of Stay: 10/18/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thank you for a wonderful weekend at "The Orchard." Your home is a beautiful home. You have thought of everything a person could ever need! The bread, jam & sorbet were delicious. Even the weather was perfect. I love all the fruit trees! Thanks for making our stay so comfortable and enjoyable. I hope we can do it again.

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Like home away from home

Guest: Shirley & Joe, Ben & Kristen, Caleb, Micah, Leah
Date of Stay: 10/02/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We'll be talking about "The Orchard" to all our family & friends. Our mini vacation was just fantastic, like home away from home. Many thanks from all of us!!

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Beautiful place

Guest: Nathan (Goleta)
Date of Stay: 09/16/11 Review Submitted: 10/13/11

The orchard was beautiful, spacious and quiet. The owners were very helpful and accommodating to our group and made us feel right at home. The location is great for any mountain biking, hiking, dining, etc in the area. Awesome view from the deck in the evening and large hot tub was quite enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

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

The location is ideal

Guest: Dan, Barb, Ray & Linda, also Max & Woofie
Date of Stay: 09/14/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

My brother and his wife came from North Carolina and we came from New Mexico to enjoy your home and a great family gathering. (It has been three years since we have seen each other.) Your home is ideal for groups with its great kitchen and lots of bedrooms and baths. Our dogs enjoyed the freedom of a large fenced in yard. The location is ideal for travel to Zion, Bryce, Red Rock Canyon, Cedar City, St. George, Virgin River Gorge, etc. Close to all these beautiful places. We all had a wonderful time.

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Family reunion

Guest: Dan (North Carolina)
Date of Stay: 09/09/11 Review Submitted: 09/23/11

We found the home to be very well appointed with all the necessary items to make a wonderful vacation home. The kitchen was completely furnished with all the necessary equipment and the bed linens were fresh and new. The property was centrally located for a visit to Zion and Bryce Canyons and was convenient to grocery stores and restaurants. The orchard was a nice shaded yard for our pets and it was much appreciated that we could bring them to our "family reunion". Thank you for your lovely home - you are terrific hosts.

Recommended for:Age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

Comfortable home near Zion National Park

Guest: kiwismom (Palm Springs, CA/USA)
Date of Stay: 08/18/11 Review Submitted: 09/01/11

A welcoming home for 4 tired and hot travellers: 2 little dogs and 2 friends. We found the spaciousness and cool quiet lovely, the proximity to Zion National Park fabulous. The beds were firm and comfortable and the house was well stocked. Here's what we both felt deserved attention: couches and chairs in livingroom needed restuffing...we sank and sank into them. Secondly, the gardner watered the ample garden for many, many hours...so the garden was too soaked for us to enjoy....when he came again to water and really clean and sweep around the property it was the day before the owners were returning...too late for us to see and enjoy the property really spruced up. Timing is everything. But we enjoyed our stay and will remember La Verkin fondly.

Owner response:Thank you so much for the useful feedback! And you're right about "timing is everything" because we've been planning to replace the living room furniture and aimed to have it done prior to your stay. We hope you'll accept our sincere apology for not getting it done in time. Regarding the over-watering by the yard maintenance man, again, we extend our sincere apology for that. Please note that in October we are replacing the entire irrigation system with a new timer-based system (versus the existing manual valve system) so that what you experienced won't happen again. Thank you again for your feedback!

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

What a wonderful, comfortable, spacious home

Guest: Dave, Shannon, Ben, Joseph, Jordan, Don & Ann
Date of Stay: 08/17/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

What a wonderful, comfortable, spacious home to come back to at the end of our hot, grueling days of hiking around Zion! Plenty of room for all 7 of us to have our own space. Thanks for the delicious bread & sorbets. Your orchard and gardens were very interesting--wish we looked more.

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The Orchard is an oasis in the desert

Guest: Mike, Corky, Kyle & Erik
Date of Stay: 07/30/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

WOW! What a great week! Angel's Landing, Emerald Pools & The Narrows at Zion--our favorite hikes. Owen's Garden & Navajo Loop Trails in Bryce, Bright Angel Point & Cliff Spring Trails, Point Imperial & Cape Royal at the North Rim followed by a spectacular dinner & sunset at the Grand Canyon Lodge. A soak in your hot tub was a welcome treat each evening, as well as enjoying the comforts of your home. The Orchard is an oasis in the desert and we had fun walking thru the garden enjoying the solitude & identifying trees. Thanks for the apricot bread, cherry & peach sorbet & jam. They were a nice treat after a long drive.

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Every night, it was a joy coming home

Guest: Marja, Eugene, Michael, Dominique and Monique
Date of Stay: 07/23/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We had a wonderful week here! Spent 6 days here and made a lot of trips to Zion, Bryce, Antelope and more. Every night, it was a joy coming home. Thank you so much for your hospitality.

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Peaceful

Guest: Gloria (California/Washington)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/24/11

We had a peaceful wonderful time staying at the Orchard. It was well stocked and everything you need is provided plus everything was labeled. House accommodated both families easily. We enjoyed the evenings in the hot tub. House is located close to Zion National Park which was very convenient. We enjoyed the quiet relaxing environment. Thanks for letting us stayat your wonderful home and providing all the homemade goodies. We would definitely stay at the Orchard again and would recommend it highly.

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

Thank you for a wonderful stay!

Guest: The Decker family
Date of Stay: 07/09/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thank you for a wonderful stay! It's a beautiful place and we had a lot of fun. Absolutely would come again.

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Every day is getting shorter

Guest: Payal, Ruchi, Oindi, Sid, Vishal & Saby
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Every day is getting shorter. We never seem to find the time. Plans that either come to naught or half a page of scribbled lines. Hanging out in the city isn't really our way...but the time has come, the song is over, we thought we'd something more to say! THANK YOU!

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A WINNER VACATION SPOT

Guest: Dee (Ashland, OR)
Date of Stay: 07/05/11 Review Submitted: 07/23/11

From the start, it was clear that the owner's descriptions (both verbal & pictorial) of -- and directions to -- "The Orchard" were accurate and complete. The minute we walked in the front door and did a walk-through, it was even more obvious that "The Orchard" would very easily and comfortably accommodate our large group, whose ages ranged from 15 to 76. Every room was fully and attractively furnished, and, frankly, I would kill for a kitchen like The Orchard's! We also found it very helpful to have the owner's suggestions as to local markets/restaurants. As for the latter, based on the very excellent dinner/service we enjoyed at the Switchback Grille in Springdale, I would recommend it very highly. Of course the majority of our time was spent at Zion, which is an easy drive from The Orchard. Here too there were activities for everyone -- ranging from the gentle to the very strenuous which, again, suited all the assorted physical abilities represented in our group. All in all, everyone was absolutely delighted with this experience and would unreservedly recommend it for others.

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

Lovely home very far away from home

Guest: Michelle, David, Lydia, Gabriel, Anne, Rob & Jake
Date of Stay: 06/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thank you so much for the lovely home very far away from home. We were weary from horsing around Arizona (Flagstaff, Grand Canyon, Hopi Lands). We were glad to be in a home. The goodies from your orchard were fabulous and a nice welcome. Zion and Bryce were amazing, Zion with the lovely river which was energizing and an oasis in the heat. Every chair on the porches were enjoyed, every comfy corner utilized. A great lounge for tired teens. Thanks again!

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Massachusetts Families

Guest: Massachusetts Families (Ashfield, MA)
Date of Stay: 06/25/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

This place was an oasis for our 2 families (with offspring 14, 17 and 20). The house was lovely and comfortable (great mattresses), easy to find and well stocked. It was easy to get to Bryce and Zion and we loved coming back to this home away from home. The owners generously left us jam and nuts from the orchard and were readily available by phone. We would happily return.

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

The Orchard is great

Guest: The Allen bunch
Date of Stay: 06/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thanks for your efforts to make your guests feel welcome. The Orchard is great. Enjoyed the hot tub, outside sitting areas, wonderful view, comfortable beds, awesome wine opener and wine glasses. Thanks!

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Great Location

Guest: Barb (San Antonio TX)
Date of Stay: 06/16/11 Review Submitted: 07/07/11

We all had an excellent time. Enjoyed the fresh apricots off the tree. Wish the trees had been labeled so we would know what else was there. Very relaxing watching the sun come up and set over the mountains from the upstairs deck. The hot tub was well used after hiking. Would reccommend this place to anyone wanting to stay in the Zion area.

Owner response:Barb: Thank you for your feedback. We very much appreciate it. We are going to put together a "map" of The Orchard so that future guests will be able to know what each tree is. Guests will be able to walk the yard with the map and easily identify what is what. So, again, thank you Barb!

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, age 55+, girls getaway, sightseeing.

What a wonderful stay!

Guest: Claire, Tony, Daniel & Evan
Date of Stay: 06/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

What a wonderful stay! We have thoroughly enjoyed exploring Zion & Bryce Canyon as well as relaxing on your deck watching the sunsets. Thank you so much for the delicious sorbets, fruit & fig bread--it was a lovely welcome. Also, thanks for the vase of flowers. Went most of the way to Kolob Reservoir--what a beautiful time, so quiet and the meadow flowers were just lovely. So glad we went. A happy stay in a very well-equipped house--everything we needed (except corn-on-the-cob holders!). Thank you!

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A wonderful experience

Guest: Marie, Joe, Alyssa, Michelle & Sarah
Date of Stay: 06/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

We really enjoyed ourselves and it was a wonderful experience! The weather was quite a change from humid South Florida and the dry weather is amazing! I can walk outside and not sweat! The garden is spectacular, very unique. Horse back riding was great and so was the ATV tour. Angel's Landing was killer, but this vacation was enjoyable and an eye opener to the beauty of the Grand Canyon (and surrounding areas). This was an incredible stay and we made the most of our time here. Thanks for everything!

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Thank you

Guest: Valerie, Oliver and kids
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! It was probably the best appointed vacation home we've ever rented. Everyone was comfortable. The view is incredible!

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Guest: Oliver, Valerie & family
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

Dear Jane & Robert: Thank you for sharing your beautiful home! It was probably the best appointed vacation home we've ever rented. Everyone was comfortable. The view is incredible!

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Sweet home with beautiful gardens

Guest: Amy & family
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/15/12

You have a sweet home with beautiful gardens and a mountain view that rivals. I think I sat gazing equally at both from the deck. Thanks for sharing your home, we truly enjoyed it. The kids played ball in the yard and ran through the sprinkers...there was plenty of game playing and book reading as well so thanks for all the extras. Oh! And the plum jam and peach bread were wonderful! Our best to you.

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Guest: Aimee & family
Date of Stay: 05/06/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

Robert & Jane, you have a sweet home with beautiful gardens and a mountain view that rivals. I think I sat gazing equally at both from the deck. Thanks for sharing your home, we truely enjoyed it. The kids played ball in the yard and ran through the sprinklers. There was plenty of game playing and book reading as well so thanks for all the extras. Oh! and the plum jam and peach bread were wonderful. Our best to you.

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Guest: Jean & Russ
Date of Stay: 04/23/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations! This was the best time we have had coming to visit family in the area. Your home & property were perfect & very comfortable. Thank you for all of the extras! We really appreciate this.

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Guest: Ann & Tom
Date of Stay: 04/21/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

We really enjoyed your beautiful home and yard. Nice to relax in the hot tub. Thanks!

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Guest: Scott, Brenda, Hannah, Allie, Evan and Anna
Date of Stay: 04/17/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Dear Jane & Robert. We enjoyed our stay at your house. We also enjoyed your homemade goodies. We are headed to Mesa Verde after a couple soaks in the hot tub. (The kids: Allie, Evan & Anna) We had a wonderful time. Thanks for the hospitality. (The grown ups: Scott, Brenda & Hannah)

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Guest: Myles & family
Date of Stay: 04/10/11 Review Submitted: 05/30/11

Thanks for sharing your beautiful home!

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Guest: Maureen, Jon, Kevin, Sarah & Grandma Clarise
Date of Stay: 04/02/11 Review Submitted: 04/30/11

Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house. I really loved it and I don't think there coulda been a more perfect dog friendly place to stay. (Sarah on behalf of Duffy & Chloe) Thank you for this lovely vacation home. This area of the state of Utah is beautiful. Our stay was very enjoyable. (Grandma Clarise) Thank you for a wonderful stay!! We love the house & the yard! It is a very lovely & peaceful area. Southern Utah is beautiful. We really enjoyed the sights. Thank you for helping us have an awesome & lovely vacation. (Maureen)

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Lovely house in charming surroundings

Guest: Ritha (Denmark)
Date of Stay: 03/19/11 Review Submitted: 04/25/11

We were 8 people from Denmark, Europe- all travelling in the US for the first time. After staying in New York an Las Vegas we felt that coming to the southern Utah and The Orchard was like coming to the real USA. We would have loved to stay longer. The house had a great atmosphere. It was spacy, neat and clean and had a great kitchen. The surrounding were surpricingly beautyful with a very various landscape and climate. The owners were very helpfull and gave us several good tips for our travel.

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

Best VRBO we've stayed at on our vacations

Guest: SpringBreakers (Woodbury, MN)
Date of Stay: 03/15/11 Review Submitted: 05/17/11

We would highly recommend this property to anyone traveling to the Bryce or Zion area. We used this house as our 'base camp' while we were on our Spring Break vacation. The house accomodated all 7 of us (4 adults and 3 kids) perfectly. The house was clean and well supplied with many ammenities. After long days of hiking the kids enjoyed watching 1 of the many movies they had, while the adults enjoyed relaxing on the deck with a mountain range view. I can tell Robert and Jane take great pride in their house. This house was a class-act, 5 star accomodation. I know we will someday come back to the Zion area, but only when we can stay at The Orchard. We have stayed at 6 different VRBO's around the country and this one is by far the best one yet. If it's available, book now.

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

Guest: Bob, Sue, Dan, Suzanne
Date of Stay: 03/15/11 Review Submitted: 03/22/11

Jane & Robert: We enjoyed the spacious home and loved having dinner on the back porch after a long Minnesota winter. We had a great time hiking Zion/Bryce and relaxing in the evening.

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Guest: Teri & The Gang
Date of Stay: 02/18/11 Review Submitted: 03/10/11

Jane & Robert, Thanks so much for the use of your amazing property. Every need was met & more! I can't wait to see this place in the Spring, Summer & Fall, it is absolutely fabulous! We will be back!

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Girls' Weekend

Guest: Wendy (Idaho)
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 02/01/11

We had a wonderful weekend as Mom and six sisters celebrating Mom's 80th birthday! Very laid-back and casual with lots of talking. Enjoyed walking around town and enjoying nature--pistachio trees, pecan trees and other landscaping as well as cows, goats, horses and geese. Nice get-away! Clean, roomy, very pleasant.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, girls getaway, sightseeing.

Guest: Wendy, Kris, Korin, Tresa, Malee, Jane & Ramma
Date of Stay: 12/10/10 Review Submitted: 01/02/11

Thank you for a great place for our mother/daughter's weekend. We found everything we needed to use. We enjoyed a delightful walk around the rural town. We enjoyed relaxing, eating and visiting...girl talk.

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A home with all of the creature comforts

Guest: xsty68 (San Diego, CA)
Date of Stay: 11/20/10 Review Submitted: 05/23/11

My family stayed over the Thanksgiving holiday and there was no difficulty in preparing the holiday meal in this well-stocked kitchen. The owners had kindly provided a platter for the turkey as well as a gravy boat for our use! This was our second stay at The Orchard and we will definitely plan to stay here again when we visit the area next. The fenced yard and large property were especially enjoyed by our dog.

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