We had a lovely time at this beautiful property. The much-needed rain dampened our ability to enjoy the outside with all its lovely seating areas, but we were able to spend time on the unique covered bridge.
Unfortunately, when we arrived, the house was full of hundreds of flies. Reuben promptly responded to my request for flyswatters, and there were fly strips in a drawer that we hung in the kitchen area. We also wiped counters and had to make sure we kept food covered because of the flies. We had a very pleasant chat with Reuben, who was very apologetic and made himself available if we needed anything. He said the previous guests had left doors open allowing for the flies to enter.
We would have enjoyed having more screens in windows so we could have opened them to hear the frogs and bird songs. The window ac units were not fitted snugly creating wide gaps which is where we initially thought the flies had entered.
The house needs some work, but we really appreciated the lovely kitchen/dining area. We jokingly referred to the house as “the house of stairs” as there were surprise steps everywhere.
Highlights include seeing from the deck:
-belted kingfisher
-blue heron
-weasel/mink
-listening to the frogs
-watching the horses frolic after the rain
We would stay there again with the understanding it is an old farmhouse.
Thank you, Reuben.