This is one of the nicest places we have ever stayed, and we always try to rent a private home wherever we go. Sondra's place has everything you need, and it's even adorned with her own artwork throughout the house. The space is modern and comfortable, with both air conditioning and heat as you may need to regulate the temperature. There are two outdoor seating areas, including a table and chairs for al fresco dining. But the most pleasant and unexpected surprise was the extensive landscaping that had just been done to the backyard, including a gazebo to sit under and new patio furniture to enjoy the beautiful weather on!!
Since we have no (human) kids, we love to take our little dog everywhere with us but it is so hard to find a place that meets all of our needs. This house had it all! Sondra is an artist and a dog lover, and she welcomed our little girl with no hesitation. The effort she put into landscaping the backyard was so huge for us to enjoy being outside with our doggie -- it made all the difference and gave her a nice place to enjoy too!
Perhaps the most refreshing thing about this artist's house was the trust we were shown to be responsible in taking care of her property, without tons and tons of no-nos and rules. It was such a delight to be treated like responsible adults, we wish more places were like that. To that end, if you stay here too, PLEASE take very good care of it so that it will remain the way it is for others to enjoy and for us to return to! Like they say in our national parks and all places worth preserving, take only memories and leave only footprints ... we want the property to stay exactly like it is and Sondra to keep trusting her guests!