This is a breathtakingly beautiful property with a delightfully decorated home, views fit for paintings practically everywhere you look, outdoor activities galore, and all the amenities needed for deep rest and relaxation. Add to all of this the warm hospitality of Barb and Bob, and you have a recipe for the perfect vacation.
A few words about the property (which pictures cannot do justice): The home has highground to each side, and the private cove is flanked with outcrops and cliffs, providing privacy and a feeling of seclusion. This sets a tone that affects everything about the stay.
The apartment is on the lower level of the main home and is decorated exquisitely. Everything is high-quality—from the tiling to the furniture to the electronics. The stone stairs from the apartment to the water wind through a lush garden and end at a waterside wooden deck with driftwood furniture. (The furniture was handcrafted by Barb and Bob and is as comfortable as it is beautiful.)
The multicolored pebble beach ramps gently into crystal-clear water. The 15-foot cliff to the right is situated perfectly for jumping into the lake—and for watching fiery sunsets. Kayaks are at the ready for paddling along the shoreline or out to 6 little islands in the near distance.
Paddling to the islands takes 10 or 15 minutes. Each island has its own, unique character—and one houses a massive bald eagles’ nest atop its largest tree. Eagles soar the sky regularly, and often bicker with Ospreys in the treetops above the cove.
In addition to all of that, the property has walking trails, pear orchards, a tennis court, a basketball court, and more.
We could go on. But the above paints a general picture of the property and the kind of vacation it affords. Suffice it to say that this was one of the most enjoyable, most rejuvenating vacations we’ve ever taken. We’ll be back as often as we can manage.
Thank you, Barb and Bob, for creating this little Heaven on Earth—and for being such kind and accommodating hosts!