I don't hand out five-star reviews casually. This house and host have set the standard I'll use to judge all other rentals in the future. From start to finish, the experience was spectacular, and the house truly felt like our long-weekend home. We had a fabulous stay despite having to travel under sad circumstances.Tom, the host, was outstanding. He was focused on timely communication, well-expressed information and a genuine concern that we had the best possible experience during our stay. Once we arrived, it was clear that he gives the house as much attention as he gives the rental process. Everything was clean, well-organized and ready for our stay. Although the weather and schedule prevented us from using the pool, it was clean, ready and inviting. Both the hot tub and the sauna were popular features for our family, and both were well-maintained, easy to use and a nice touch to the incredible home.The house is located in an historic neighborhood, and the surroundings make the perfect setting for a quiet family getaway. Inside, you'll find comfortable furniture and beds, enormous rooms and a classic staircase fit for formal photos. Easy-to-operate window shades ensure privacy, but open them up to discover sunlight galore. Instead of feeling like a rental, this house felt like we had been invited into a loving home. Several in our party commented that this would be an incredible place to celebrate holidays. We could not have asked for a better house or host!