I found this property randomly searching for a nice vacation spot to bring my family (hubby, 2 kids 9 & 14 and my 2 pups) that wasn't far away from us (4.5 hr drive) When I saw the great reviews and pics of the home I decided to book it for a week away. We were not disappointed at all! From the moment we walked in the home felt inviting, adorable, it was very clean, updated, and very well stocked! Oksana is SO welcoming allowing our 2 pups to come and she provides everything you need and more-if you do need anything at all she is there in a second to provide it! The backyard was so cozy with plenty of seats and a hammock. We had fires every night in the little fire pit and took advantage of the hot tub each night too. Looking up at the sky from the hot tub, seeing the fire, and the state forest right there was so relaxing. The deer really do come right to your door! There's alot of wildlife in the area, like alot (the community abuts a state forest so yeah) one thing-there is bit of a trash problem in the neighborhood because animals will drag anything you leave out into the forest, so when Oksana tells you keep the trash in the garage, do it!
The bedrooms were very clean and the beds were super comfy! The upstairs loft is an open space and was perfect for my teenager to make her own little fortress😂 The bathroom showers are amazing and very spacious, not a ton of space for toiletries so if you have alot of shower accessories bring small bottles. I would rather have an amazing shower head (Grohe is money!!) then space for things anyway😛
We explored the area which has ALOT to see. It is a drive to get places (on average about 30 min) but when you're on vacation time shouldn't exist and the drives were very scenic. Area is very easy to navigate. We were able to do hikes on the different trails, antique shopping, lots of cute gift shops to explore, we did an Escape room(so much fun our first time!) The House of Candles(make the trip!) There is an awesome zoo Claws and Paws where we spent half the day in.
Paradise Lavender Farm is adorable with a fairy🧚♀️ walk and gift shop with Lavender ice cream!! Lots of nice restaurants (we went to Jubilees SO GOOD). There was ALOT to do in the area I was quite surprised, all you need to do is get out and explore and you will find tons! There are guide books Oksana provides and also this cool new thing Google maps too😛 You won't be disappointed and if you are its your fault! Thank you so much Oksana❤️❤️