To be honest, when I originally made my reservations for this property, I was extremely skeptical. I couldn't reconcile the pictures with the price. But as it was the only affordable option in the area - even cheaper than a hotel in Colville! - I decided to take the risk.

THANK GOODNESS I DID!

This house has everything you could ask for: a king bed, a queen bed, a day bed, a kid's bed, and more! Fully stocked kitchen, not only referring to cooking- and dish-ware, but also to items Kathy provides in the pantry and fridge. There's a firepit with tons of s'more supplies. Camping and rafting supplies. Dish Network if you need to unwind in front of the television (but why would you on this gorgeous property?). It is truly like walking into someone's home instead of into a rental property. It's the details (pain pills, first aid kit, fresh flowers, candles, impressive library, etc.) that make this home "homey" and a wonder to behold.

I'm skeptical, as noted before, and would never believe a property was 100% perfect, so I'll give you my two complaints:

1. The master suite upstairs contains the only bathroom, and there isn't a door between the bathroom and the bedroom, or the bathroom and the connected laundry room. It's one large, connected room. As I was traveling with only one other person, it wasn't a huge issue, but I'd hate to have my room get so much foot traffic if I was traveling with a group. Even if I were traveling with someone who slept in the same room, I'd hate to not have a bit of privacy in the bathroom if either of us wanted it.

2. I require 100% darkness when I sleep. I happened to be traveling during the week with the earliest sunrise of the year, which posed a major problem as none of the windows in the bathroom have curtains - again, no door - and the curtains in the master bedroom are opaque. This meant I was up with the sun (5 am!!) every single day of my vacation. Gross.

That being said, this property is definitely 5-star worthy and I'd say there again regardless of these issues.

Kathy was a wonderful, unobtrusive host. The property is beautiful. I only wish I would've planned an active vacation instead of a reading vacation so I could've taken better advantage of the outdoor activities the area has to offer.

Tip: Wait for sunset, fill the tub in the master bathroom, light the candles, and pour yourself a nice glass of wine. You won't regret it.