4500 sf estate 5 star living at your private resort..Master Bath w/Sauna, Steam
Location: Southold, North Fork, Long Island, New York, USA (90 Miles from NYC, 45 Minutes to the Hamptons,)
Accommodations: House, 5 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 5.5 Baths (Sleeps 10-12)
Keywords: NORTH FORK, VINEYARD,BEACH SOUTHOLD,VACATION, RENTAL, VINEYARDS, HOUSE, BOAT, REVIEWS, WATERFRONT, PETS,HANDICAP, ELEVATOR, GOLF, LUXURY, POOL, ELEVATOR, GOURMET, GYM, EXERCISE, SECURITY, ALARM SYSTEM, GAY LESBIAN TRANSGENDER LGBT FRIENDLY WEDDINGS AND REHEARSAL DINNER
The best deal on the North Fork. Enjoy 5 star hotel living as a family, with friends, or both, All in the privacy of your own home.
"Wow! Fit for a billionaire, but you don’t have to be one to experience what essentially is this private 100 acre resort." As quoted in North Fork Weddings and South Fork Wedding website. There is no hotel or private home that can compare to what we have here for your over night stay.
This is perfect for people or families who want a vacation property or a special week away with style,elegance and extraordinary amenities.
Getting married and want something special? Consider having your friends celebrate your special day in this private sanctuary. You won't find anything like this for it's price. Winter and Spring weddings are spectacular here. Let the bride and groom, or families of theirs stay here for the week before the wedding and relax. Have the rehearsal dinner and brunch around the pool with views of 100 acres and sunsets that will take your breath away. Think of the photos and videos of your most important event draped by the beauty of this property. Relax with some local wine and enjoy this as if it were your own home. Why have separate lodging, eat all meals out, have no pool, no beautiful views of the water, and on your most important day rush to a facility for 5 hours only to be escorted out. Here your investment will last you a full week. You won't be disappointed!
Create a fun week, or long weekend with friends, family, religious or corporate retreat and get away from it all, Have a spa week and start with the exercise room, take a hike or run, do yoga or snow shoe on the surrounding 100 acres of nature preserves. The beauty of nature during the Winter and Spring seasons is like none you have ever seen before. Get a massage with your own personal masseuse out at the pool. Unwind in your heated jacuzzi tub or sauna followed by a steam shower in your Master Bathroom looking out to the water. Do you love to cook? Grab a cookbook or take private cooking lessons in this gourmet kitchen. The North Fork is known for it's Vineyards and most recently Breweries too. You can take a tour and visit some of the gorgeous tasting rooms while sampling the local wines and beer. Why not stay at home and have a wine tasting dinner catered by your own private chef? If the stress of work and the city is getting to you, take a bus or train out. We'll pick you up, deliver you to the house and have the house stocked with your favorite things. Thinking of getting away for the holidays? You can cut your own tree at Santa's Christmas Tree Farm a short drive away. Bring in the New Year in style. There is no better place to have your family together. Kick off your shoes and relax by one of three fireplaces and watch all the football games on any of the 9 televisions. Are you someone who can work from home? Why not do this in your own private office filled with antiques your own fireplace and surrounded by gorgeous views of the water and nature.
During the Spring, Summer and Fall enjoy the heated gunite pool which was engineered 15 feet in the air so you overlook "heaven". The decks have cable fencing to give the inside of the house an unobstructed view of the water and the 100 acres or nature preserves surrounding the property. When driving down your private road to the house you are greeted by a 3 HOLE PROFESSIONAL PUTTING GREEN. There is a path adjacent to the house where you can have a kayak delivered to you and row to the beach or row to your private boat mooring if you have your own boat or choose to rent one. Kayak in the gorgeous waters surrounding the house. The beach is a short bike ride away or again, a quick kayak or boat ride away. Clamming can be done off the house. Fishing is always great. Bring your bikes and tour around this beautiful area. Get on the North Ferry to Shelter Island with your bike and get lost in "Wonderland".
The house is an upside down house where the great room, dining, living and master soar 30 feet above the ground to maximizes the gorgeous landscape. The kitchen is also on the top floor where you are fortunate enough to be looking out to the gorgeous views while making your favorite recipes. We have three ovens (one convection) two dishwashers, Viking stove, two refrigerators and everything a professional a chef could ever need or want in this kitchen. The bottom floor with the Jr. Master, 3 more bedrooms, 4 baths, executive office, media room and workout facility all are above ground level with glass sliding doors to deck and pool. All but one room have water views, including the MASTER and the JR. MASTER baths which have windows in lieu of medicine cabinets to observe the beauty of nature. The work out room features an elliptical with satellite television to keep you abreast of the stock market and the latest breaking news. Relax and watch a movie in the media room on your leather lazy boy style chairs and overstuffed leather couch with a oversized flat screen tv, one of 9 tv's in the house. A covered two car space is under the house with an ELEVATOR up to the first and second floor for bringing in groceries, local cases of wine, luggage, children or a wheel chair for an aged or disabled person. There is plenty of room for cars on our private road and driveway. If you have your own boat, trailor or RV there is plenty of room to store these. We have another 50 pictures we can send you, so please don't hesitate to email us for more. Just send us an email from the site requesting them and we'll get them right out to you!
Weddings, showers, rehearsal dinner, large parties, "important" birthday parties,family reunions and religious retreats or corporate events all to be discussed in advance and negotiated on a case by case basis. Family pets are welcome if discussed in advance. Visit us on enGaygedweddings. I am a NY Ordained Minister if needed.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning : Central Air Conditioning and Casablanca ceiling fans in all bedrooms, executive office and other rooms totaling 8. There is also central vacuum cleaning on both levels of the house.
- Linens Provided : High quality linens for all beds provided. Bath and pool towels provided. Linen closet in master bath and an additional linen closet on the lower level for 4 other bedrooms. 3 linen closets for bath and pool towels.
- Elevator : Access from the ground under the house up to the two floors above. Great for groceries, luggage, cases of local wine, children, aged family members and disabled persons. We have on more than one occasion had a large wheel chair used on the elevator.
- Washer (2) : One on lower level and one on upper level in the master bedroom closet
- Dryer (2) : One on lower level and one on upper level in the master bedroom closet
- Garage : 2 covered car port
- Covered Parking : 2 car with access to elevator for groceries, wine and luggage. There is a long gravel driveway leading to the house where other cars can park. We have had as many as 125 people at the house with plenty of room to park. Room for RV, boat, trailor.
- Gas Fireplace (3) : Great room, master and executive office.
- Beds
- King Bed : King bed in Master Bedroom with sitting area, fireplace, flat screen tv, entertainment system for music and dvd. Sliders to private deck looking to water. Private washing machine and dryer in the master closet. Master bath with porcelain Jacuzzi heated tub, sauna, glass and marble steam with 5 spray rain head shower and seat. Separate room for toilet, double sinks, Waterford Crystal Chandelier and linen closet with views to the water.
- Queen Bed : Queen bed in Jr. Master. Jr Master bath with double sinks, glass with rain head shower, marble. Music and dvd entertainment system with flat screen tv. Sliders to deck and pool. Adjoining door to 5th bedroom "pool house" for a family to make a suite with young children or lock for privacy.
- Twin/Single Bed (2) : Twin beds in bedroom on the water with sliders to deck and pool. Flat screen tv. Full bathroom across the hall with twin pedestal sinks, bath and rain head shower.
- Convertible Bed (2) : The only bedroom not on the water has a trundle bed. This bedroom has a tv with a dvd player in it. We did this so children can use the tv and use their own dvd's without worrying about damaging the more expensive units. The two single beds can remain separate or put together for one large bed. The bathroom for this bedroom is a full bathroom with bath one door away shared with the twin bedroom across the hall. The "pool house" or 5th bedroom has a queen pull out couch. There is a flat screen tv and music and dvd entertainment system in this room. This room has it's own full bath in marble and double doors that go out to the deck and pool. There is also a queen inflatable mattress for extra guests which will fit in the "pool house". There is also a full bath in this room with a glass rain head shower.
- Entertainment
- Jetted Tub in Bath : Heated porcelain jacuzzi tub in porcelain (not fiber glass) with gorgeous hand held shower spray faucet. Windows in front allow all views to the water. Privacy shades are there if needed but really not necessary.
- Sauna : The Private Sauna is in the Master bath.
- Cable/Satellite TV : There are 2 fujitsu large tv's in great room and media room. 3 Panasonic tv's, one in Master, Jr. Master and 5th bedroom "pool house" Master bath, exercise and the two other bedrooms have tv's. There is also a security system with surveillance cameras which can view 6 areas outside the home from many of the tv's in the house. Also there is a security sound which goes off if anyone comes down the driveway or opens any door in the home. Keypad security access when entering the home.Surveillance cameras outside.
- DVD
- Video Library : An array of DVD's
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Music Library : There is a music system which plays in every room of the house. Compatible ipod can be used in the system to be listened to (or not) in all rooms and outside decks including the pool. There is also a library programed with over 2000 songs which can also be played. CD's and DVD's can also be used in this system.
- Private Pool : Heated gunite pool engineered on pilings 15feet up in the air with the most spectacular views. Gas BBQ grill, outside dining with umbrella and plenty of seating for sun bathing.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Gourmet Chefs kitchen with top of the line appliances and all equipment needed for cooking or catering. Two dishwashers, three ovens, garbage disposal, two refrigorators and much more!
- Cooking Utensils Provided : There is everything you would ever need to cater an event. Chef's who have worked here in the past love this kitchen. There is not one thing you would ever look for and not find. The walk in pantry is filled with cooking equipment. There are two kitchen aid stand mixers, cuisinarts, chef knives, mandolin, baking needs and much more. Party ware for the pool, glasses, plates, utensils and other outside for entertaining is also in the pantry
- Refrigerator (2) : One refrigerator in kitchen and one refrigerator in walk in gourmet pantry.
- Dishwasher (2) : Two dishwashers for all your catering and entertaining needs.
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Catering Available : This house was made for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen has everything a chef could ever want. We have had many parties here which have been catered by a local caterer Ken from "Piping Plover". The house easily can handle 150 people or more without ever feeling like it's over crowded.
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill : There is a Gas grill outside near the pool.
- Deck/Patio (3) : Private deck off master bedroom. Large deck off great room. Wrap around the pool deck with access from downstairs bedrooms and media/exercise room.
- Balcony (2)
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details : Property has it's own boat basin and a mooring at the end of the basin for your boat that are available for rent locally. Kayaks are available for rent less than a mile away. House has room for RV, boat and trailor.
- Golf Course Front : We have a professional 3 hole putting green on the property for those of you who love to play and practice. Also, there are public courses near by.
- Golf Course View : We have a professional three hole putting green on the premises.
- Communications
- Telephone : There are many phones in the house and intercom system.
- Free Long Distance
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Available in all rooms of the house. Cable access too.
- Other Amenities
- 3 hole professional putting green. 9 tv's, Professional Gym with Precor Elliptical, Reclining Stationary Bike, Pacemaster Treadmill and Parabody cm3 Multi Weigh Gym, media room and surround sound, 2 washing machine and dryers one on first floor one on second floor, full gourmet kitchen with two dishwashers Viking stove, chefs dream walk in pantry with every baking and cooking equipment need, second refrigerator with commercial ice maker, heated gunite pool with gas lanterns, Yamaha 2007 player piano, 3 gas fire places master, great room and executive office with fireplace and views of the water, "smart home" with music and speakers in all rooms as well as the pool area, security surveillance system, kayaks, boat mooring.
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly : Call to discuss extra fee $150 per dog.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations) : Elevator from below to all floors of the house will fit a wheel chair or accommodate most other disabled limitations.
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations) : Elevator access from below and to all floors has wheelchair accessibility.
- Kid Friendly : There are breakable things so please let us know in advance so we can put things away if necessary.
- Smoking Allowed : We prefer you smoke outside on the decks. Men love smoking their cigars outside by the pool at night.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Theme Park (Amusement Park)
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Shelling
- Other Activities
- Golf, Wine tasting at the local vineyards. Cooking classes. Cut your own Christmas tree along with the largest Christmas store on the east coast of the country at Santa's Christmas Tree Farm in Cutchogue.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Janauary and February $900 per night....grab a group of friends and stay a while!!
Special $500 rates on WEEKDAYS January, February and March
*****2012 WKNDS Jan/Feb $1800 2-3nt, Mar $2500 2-3nts Apr/May $4500WK $3500 2-3nts
*****2012 Full WEEK (7 days) Sun-Sun Jun1-17 $6000 prWK, June 17-Jul 1 $8000 prWK
Jul1-28$ 10,000prWK, Jul28-Sept4 $12,000prWK, Sep4-16 $8000prWK, Sep 16-29 $5000,
Oct $3500 perWK, Pool $250, $300 end clean fee. Pet $150. HEAT for POOL sep
Call for rates on wedding, corporate off sites, special events, rehearsal dinners
GREAT DEAL DISCOUNTED WEEKNIGHTS....CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION OR SEND EMAIL.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 1941
This property has been in our family since 1941. My grandmother bought 8 acres on the water (4 of them are now mine) with her inheritance from her mother for $15,000. My brother, sister and I grew up as little kids across the street where my grandparents had an old country club as a home. In the summer we would go down to the property and take their cabin cruiser out or just sit on the boat and have lunch. My dad seeded the creek and boat basin with mussels and clams when he was growing up, which are still there. In 1997 we started working on the permits to build here and in 2005 we finally received the last permit and our dream house was built. It is our intention to keep the house in the family for many years. I have nieces and nephews that I want to have similar memories as we had growing up. We decided to rent the house to defer the costs of maintaining it as well as let other people share in the experience of what has been called "it's own nature preserve". The 100 acres of nature preserves have the development rights sold off so no more homes can be built on that land. We have had some of our fondest memories here. There have been weddings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, Super Bowl parties as well as family reunions, holiday and Corporate events. Although the North Fork has been known to be a summer vacation destination, some of the prettiest times are in the fall, winter and spring. The house faces due South which gives the property some of the most gorgeous sunrises and sunsets ever to be seen. At night the sky is so clear you can see the stars from within the house. We welcome you to "A World of Paradise at Bayview". I'm told over and over again, "Thank you for sharing this amazing gift with us Lisa".
Why the Owner Chose Southold
My family has been visiting or living in Southold since 1941. My grandparents had a summer house here commuting from Jackson Heights Queens where my grandparents owned, cooked and ran a local diner. Their photo in the diner is in the our kitchen. In the late 50's they finally opened up my grandfather's law practice and moved out here permanently with my dad . My dad retired from commercial real estate with Mc Donald's and opened up his own real estate office here with my mom. Our family grew and my brother and sister are "True North Forker's" from birth. A birth right I can not say I share having been born in Syracuse NY. Although I started in kindergarten here, I don't hold the same title they do. When you see the bumper stickers "I was born on the North Fork" you will remember this and hopefully smile in knowing what that means to the "true locals". They are very proud of their heritage here, as I am too. There is no better place or memories than the North Fork for our family.
The Unique Benefits of this House
Having a cup of coffee or a glass of local wine and getting lost in the views. No matter what time of day or what time of year, good or bad weather it's always gorgeous! I love having the music playing in every room of the house, with the fire places on, lights dim and just taking it all in. Sitting at the butcher block island and talking to family and friends while cooking in the kitchen is one of my most favorite times. There are two wing back chairs in the kitchen along with a little table where people comfortably sit while I work away and they relax. The ceilings on the top floor where the great room and kitchen are vaulted with tounge and grove cedar planks. When you walk into this area and see the water and preserves draped behind it, everyone gasps for breath. It's impossible to describe the sunsets and the constellations that you can view from inside our home. There are many times we rush home from where ever we are to make it in time for a few of "God's wonders he gave to us"! You truely have to see it to believe it. Everyone is amazed when they get here and say the pictures don't do it justice! There are few times that we get to use the house, as it rents all year long. When we are fortunate enough that the house is open we rush from Connecticut a short 2 hours away to remind us what we work so hard for. As I always say "it's not about getting here that's difficult, it's leaving that's impossible!" There isn't one family that doesn't say "How do you EVER leave here!" You will see what they mean when you get here. We can't wait to share it with you!!
Property Photos
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- 4500 sf estate 5 star living at your private resort..Master Bath w/Sauna, Steam - Southold, New York Waterfront Vacation Home - Enjoy Private Pool & Kayaking
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- Views from kitchen to great room, dining and sitting area. Yamaha player piano. - Southold, New York Waterfront Vacation Home - Enjoy Private Pool & Kayaking
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- Gourmet kitchen with 2 dishwashers 3 ovens chef's walk-in and more! - Southold, New York Waterfront Vacation Home - Enjoy Private Pool & Kayaking
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- Master and Jr Master both have sliding doors out to deck and views of bay.
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- Peace and tranquility at your own private estate...built for a billionaire!
Traveler Reviews (75)
2nd time around!!!
Guest: J and M
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 02/03/12
Review Submitted: 02/06/12
Our second annual Superbowl weekend was incredible. Thank you for letting us use the house, we truly love the ambiance of everything. Thanks again! Jean
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CJ and Andria 5 star review!!!!
Guest: CJ Andria
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 01/26/12
Review Submitted: 01/29/12
My fiancee and I live in MN, but we knew as soon as New York passed same-sex marriage that we wanted to get married there because that is where she is from. We began looking for properties that could comfortably host the wedding ceremony and the reception, as well as provide a week-long "vacation" for our bridal party and ourselves. We want to create an experience for ourselves and our loved ones that is full of celebration, love, fun, and relaxation. We looked at a lot of potential properties but none of them fit our needs; they didn't allow weddings, the property wasn't big enough, or it was unclear if they were comfortable with same-sex weddings. Luckily, we came across Lisa's property and thought it was PERFECT! We contacted her and received a response right away. Since we are planning a long-distance wedding, my fiancee and I had a bunch of questions. Lisa was extremely prompt when answering our questions via email and graciously spent two hours of her time answering our questions over the phone. She provided numerous wedding planning tips and lots of insider information on the area's best activities, catering, and more. She even offered to perform our nuptials! Lisa is extremely accommodating and it is clear that she wants to help make everyone's wedding day as special and stress-free as it can be. She is also comfortable working with budgets of all sizes and provided many great money-saving tips. We are so excited to continue to plan our wedding with Lisa - her beautiful property offers such wonderful amenities at an unbelievable value. On top of this, Lisa's willingness to answer questions and assist with both the smaller and larger details of wedding and vacation planning makes this whole process much less daunting. We feel so blessed to have found the perfect place for our wedding and will be sure to post another review after we get married in the Fall of 2013. CJ (and Andria)
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Twice so far and can't wait to go back!
Guest: Charlie C
(Garden City NY)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 01/23/12
Bayview is an amazing place. Everything about it is exceptional and I recommend it highly. We went once last summer and just returned for a winter weekend and I can't wait to come back. The house is beautiful and Lisa is so great to deal with! Thank you Lisa! Best, Charlie
Recommended for:Romantic getaway, tourists without a car, people with disabilities, pet owners, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.
Time and time again!!
Guest: C G C
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 01/20/12
Review Submitted: 01/22/12
Hi! We just left the house! Had another great stay! Got some snow action which was beautiful. Thanks again for a great time! Thanks again and can't wait to come back! Best, Charlie
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Perfect Family Retreat
Guest: Karen m.
Date of Stay: 11/02/11
Review Submitted: 01/18/12
Three generations of my family stayed here for a special birthday celebration! Everything about Lisa's home is just as you read. The views are spectacular, the furnishings gorgeous and comfortable, and the location is perfect. We visited wineries, explored the property and made fabulous meals with lovely wines. If you like to cook (or eat), you will LOVE this amazing kitchen. I have been dreaming about the walk-in pantry and its incredible supplies since we left. I was happy to be woken up early by my daughter because I could sip coffee and watch the sunrise slowly lighting up the panoramic sky. You know you are in a special place if you are happy to wake up before the sun! Thank you so much Lisa!! We can't wait to return.
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Most Amazing Weekend
Guest: Lauren B.
Date of Stay: 01/06/12
Review Submitted: 01/13/12
Hi Lisa! We are part of the Robbie & Crystal Weekend. It was an experience right from the beginning. The house is gorgeous, the bathrooms feel like a spa, and every room feels welcoming. Your kitchen is one that everyone dreams of which meant that everyone had a hand in something. And the views from every part of the house were breathtaking. Our whole group had an absolutely wonderful weekend. There was something for everybody. We were able to enjoy the vineyards because they are so close by and it was so great that afterward we had a cozy spot in your home where we got to enjoy the sunset while relaxin by a fireplace. It was so beautiful! I hope we get to return to experience it in the summer. Thank you so much for having us as guests in your home!
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Bayview is Heaven & Lisa an Angel !
Guest: Crystal T.
Date of Stay: 01/06/12
Review Submitted: 01/13/12
From the very first phone call with Lisa I confidently without a moments hesitation sent her a large deposit (without even seeing the house first) !!! When a family offered her twice as much money for a week that we originally booked, she declined. Lisa’s character, problem solving ability, optimism and belief in Karma make her someone that is so fun to work with and someone you can trust instantly! Living it New York City it is so refreshing to meet someone genuine! -This is itself is enough said! Looking at the amount of remaining characters I have left I am worried I won't have enough room to talk about the FABULOUS HOME she graciously allowed us to stay in. On one hand I want to write a terrible review so others won’t want to stay there and I’ll have more weekends to choose from for future visits (....JUST KIDDING)! When I think of how special it was to stay there, I simply must pay it forward and have others experience the exact same level of PERFECTION that we did! I read and write reviews on EVERYTHING and am realizing how peculiar it is that I am giving something 5 stars and have no negatives. My husband and I eloped in St. Maarten and wanted to rent a house to have a group of our closest friends celebrate with us (We’re very non-traditional). We did just that with 14 of our closest friends and every single person there did not stop with the string of adjectives describing Lisa’s luxury home! We celebrated, laughed so much, drank too many margaritas, danced on the back decks to the outdoor sound system, cooked gourmet meals, explored the property, visited Corey Creek Vineyard and took a moment to truly appreciate the things in life that are special (The people you meet along the way…Lisa being one of them)! I’m right now trying to coordinate with the friends to agree on a weekend this summer to do an instant replay! If anyone has hesitations or questions please feel free to call me (Lisa, you can provide my information to anyone!) With So Much Love, Crystal & Robbie xoxox
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A poem by my friend Joe reminding him of Bayview
Guest: JF
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
At Clara’s House – A Journal One As I journey along the path I will always be drawn to Clara’s house and the peace and serenity I experienced there. It was not just an ordinary country home. It was actually a sanctuary for my soul that had been tossed around, thrown at the wall, hurled to the floor, bruised, fatigued, and feeling down and out. I did not find the house. It found me through its owners. I ran a “wanted to rent” ad and a young farmer named Tim saw it. His wife Patsy called and said, “We have got the farm house you’re looking for. It’s clean, charming, away from neighbors and has a view of the valleys. We call it Clara’s House.” The locals named it after the owner who was found dead of a heart attack on a settee in the dining room. She was ninety-five. As she grew old alone she closed off the rest of the three-bedroom house and lived in the kitchen and dining rooms. Tim and Patsy acquired it as part of the farm they bought from her estate. The two-story frame house sits on a knoll with valleys to the east and west. It has a worn out whitewashed look, faded green roof, and country cottage windows with tiny panes. It stands desolately amidst the cornfields, the closest neighbor being half a mile away. It faces the east with a country road about sixty feet from the front door. On its north side a burly pine tree reaches out to the roadway like a giant bonsai. A pole wrapped by a trumpet vine and flanked by purple lilacs and bridal wreaths marks its driveway. A row of tall evergreens shields the house from the road. Hyacinths, tulips, wild ferns and rose bushes are planted close to the walls. Towering maple and oak trees surround it, with their droopy branches touching the roof. I felt something pleasant and familiar that first time I set foot in the house. The cool temperature, the musty smell, the prismatic light playing through one window, the branches of a nearby oak tree creating a crazy quilt silhouette through another – this dizzying array of quaintness hypnotized me. I stopped in the hallway to think, but Tim interrupted to show me the rest of the house. At tour’s end I expressed my misgivings: farm buildings blocked the view to the west, and the house was too big for just one person. He apologized with some embarrassment for his wife’s call and for wasting my time. Three days later I moved to Clara’s House.?
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The kindest of compliments
Guest: Joe
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 12/25/11
Review Submitted: 01/04/12
Lisa, May the Peace of the Lord Jesus, which is beyond all human comprehension, descend on you and your family this new year. I have taken the liberty of attaching a journal I wrote about a rented house in Blue River, WI. My wife and I have lived in our first and only home in Chicago since 1972, when we bought it new. We're only 3/4 mile from the Sears Tower and 3-4 miles from the Magnificent Mile. In 1995 I purchased an Assisted Living Facility in Richland Center, WI, a rural town of 5000 people. There are more cows in our county than people. When I moved there after buying the business I rented Clara's House (see essays) and Bayview reminded me of the serenity at Clara's. Please excuse my presumption that you would be interested in reading about it but I feel the strong energy that bonds you with Bayview. Please accept my heartfelt respect and admiration for you for following your bliss. Be still, center yourself and stay open. Joe
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Christmas visit with family
Guest: Jose
(Greenwich, Connecticut)
Date of Stay: 12/01/11
Review Submitted: 01/03/12
Jose, Thank you very much for your kind words regarding our home. We make every effort for our guests and I am so pleased you took the time to write about your wonderful 5 star experience at Bayview. Yes, being a "local" you may have thought I pulled some extra weight around here to get things done more quickly, but unfortunately it does not work that way. Through the eight years of waiting for our permits we actually were "grandfathered" with setbacks. We benefited by getting our permits for 75 foot setbacks, which now would be over three hundred feet. Through patience and perseverance we ended up with the house as close to the water as you experienced. In the summer time when you are in the pool you feel like you are in the middle of the bay the way we designed it. I'm not sure if you knew that the pool is a true heated gunnite pool which was engineered on pilings. It cost over $100,000 to have them specially make it that way. It soars 15 feet above the ground extending from the first level of the house which is also lifted 15 feet. This way you have all those beautiful water views from the bedroom you stayed in. Thank you for taking such fantastic care of our beautiful home. It's family gatherings like yours that fills this home with special memories, even if we can't see them, there is an overwhelming sense of it that lingers. You know the feeling, it's indescribable, and only something you feel when you walk in. It would be our great pleasure to have you, your family and friends back to stay with us again. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year!! All my very best...Lisa
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