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Waterfront weddings, honeymoons, families in this Idyllic Home Setting

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Westport Island house rental - Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock
Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock
  • Westport Island house rental - Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock
    Barn and deep-water dock
    Looking out over Heal Dove
    Overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a perfect setting for the ceremony.
    The level lawn can hold up to a 50 x 100 tent for the reception.
  • Westport Island house rental - The barn is not available yet for rent, but it makes for great photos.
    The fire pit
    Our fire pit sits on the barn knoll, overlooking the islands and lovely sunsets.
    Sunset over Heal Cove.
    A fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets.
    A dining room that seats 12-14, plus has room for a side card table.
  • Westport Island house rental - The living room has seating for 10-12, has tv and a over 40 DVDs.
    The porch, off the living room, offers wonderful relaxing views day and evening.
    A misty morning in Heal Cove
  • Westport Island house rental
    Heal Pond in October....canoe and kayak available all seasons.
    Kayaking and sunsets from the dock.
 
Westport Island house rental - Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock

Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock

Barn and deep-water dock

Barn and deep-water dock

Looking out over Heal Dove

Looking out over Heal Dove

Overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a perfect setting for the ceremony.

Overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a perfect setting for the ceremony.

The level lawn can hold up to a 50 x 100 tent for the reception.

The level lawn can hold up to a 50 x 100 tent for the reception.

The barn is not available yet for rent, but it makes for great photos.

The barn is not available yet for rent, but it makes for great photos.

The fire pit

The fire pit

Our fire pit sits on the barn knoll, overlooking the islands and lovely sunsets.

Our fire pit sits on the barn knoll, overlooking the islands and lovely sunsets.

Sunset over Heal Cove.

Sunset over Heal Cove.

A fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets.

A fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets.

A dining room that seats 12-14, plus has room for a side card table.

A dining room that seats 12-14, plus has room for a side card table.

The living room has seating for 10-12, has tv and a over 40 DVDs.

The living room has seating for 10-12, has tv and a over 40 DVDs.

The porch, off the living room, offers wonderful relaxing views day and evening.

The porch, off the living room, offers wonderful relaxing views day and evening.

A misty morning in Heal Cove

A misty morning in Heal Cove

Heal Pond in October....canoe and kayak available all seasons.

Heal Pond in October....canoe and kayak available all seasons.

Kayaking and sunsets from the dock.

Kayaking and sunsets from the dock.

Per week (USD) $1,495 - $3,495
Per month $4,500 - $12,500
  • Bedrooms6
  • Sleeps18
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath

Photos and Description of the Westport Island vacation house rental
7 bedrooms including 2 on ground floor, 1 1/2 bathrooms, sleeps 17-19

This inviting 18th century 'get-away-from-it-all' dwelling on 7 acres at cove’s edge offers an idyllic setting for your dream wedding, a family reunion, or a relaxing vacation. While it comfortably sleeps 16, this home is cozy enough for singles or couples. It has a well-equipped kitchen, an inviting dining room, a large living room leading to a porch overlooking Heal Cove and the Tyler Islands,a sunny sitting room leading to a patio overlooking the pond, 7 bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths, a double-car garage, and almost 360 degrees of water views, complete with warm sunrises over a quiet pond and magnificent sunsets over its deep-water dock. The setting offers large lawn areas for playing volleyball, croquet, frisbee, bochee ball plus opportunities for fishing, biking, hiking wooded trails, canoeing, wind surfing, kayaking, or boating as well as area sightseeing, antiquing, and shopping. It’s unique charm is in the quiet it offers surrounded by nature while rocking on the screened porch overlooking the Tyler islands. Relaxing or socializing: it's all here.

Accessibility and Nearby Attractions: This home is accessible by bridge and situated well for those who enjoy exploring nearby tourist attractions, antiquing, visiting art galleries and restaurants found in the nearby towns: the picturesque village of Wiscasset, location of Red’s Eats world-famous for its lobster rolls and Treats of Maine reknown for its homebaked goods, great soups, fine wine selection and catering service; the bustling town of Boothbay Harbor offering the acclaimed Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens or boat trips to watch whales or puffins or a day trip to Monhegan Island as wells a railroad village or theatre.

Activities a Bit Further Away: For those wanting a bit further jaunt, it’s not far to other destinations: Pemaquid Point with the crashing surf and its historic lighthouse, not to mention the delicious food; Five Islands in Georgetown with lobster cooked and served on the pier; Rockland with its historic museum housing Wyeth paintings and a ferry to Vinalhaven; Camden with it’s wonderful shopping and hiking; or even to Augusta, with the historic State of Maine Museum. For those wanting a bit of beach time, it’s less than an hour to Popham Beach, complete with fort, or Reid State Park.

Shopping and Restaurants: For those interested in bargains and retail shopping, it’s only ½ hour to the weekend long flea market in Woolwich or a 45 minute drive to Freeport, home of LLBean and a plethora of outlet stores, and just an hour to Portland with its wide choices of fine Maine-based or ethnic restaurants. Internet access is available on an in-house computer.

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About Connie Ostis

While I am the contact person for this property, I share the joy and responsibility for maintaining it with my sisters and in-laws, our children and their spouses, partners, and friends. We are grateful to our parents, Jack and Jean Smith, not only for this property but for teaching us the importance of family and the value of balancing hard work with fun, and for instilling in us a love of nature. When we come together we start off with a bountiful family meal, then go straight to ‘the list’ of projects to be accomplished. But of course we always have time for family football or basketball, kayaking, playing games, reading, or just sitting on the porch enjoying the birds, the breeze, and the spectacular sunsets.

Connie Ostis purchased this house in 1947
Why Connie Ostis chose Westport Island

To develop a deeper appreciation for our property's unique beauty and charm, please go to our website: smithhousewestportisland.com where you'll find a gallery of over 50 pictures plus click on 'contact' and at the bottom is a google map virtual satellite tour of the entire 7 acre homestead. Move along the property and enjoy its spectacular views.

Driving around while visiting friends in the ‘40's, my parents were so struck with the beauty of this place that my father knocked on the door to inquire if the owner would sell. Indeed she was interested! Lacking sufficient funds, they struck an agreement: to divide the house; Mabel would live there until it was fully paid. The homestead has had many phases since the mill owners lived there in the late 1700's: first as a vacation place for our family before there was a bridge, electricity or plumbing; then refurbished for retirement in ‘71; and now, it continues to serve our parent's purpose as a place for the family to come together.

What makes this house unique

Our family has always enjoyed the quiet beauty of the natural surroundings of birds, ocean breezes and beautiful sunsets, kayaking through the islands, boating off to Robinhood or Five Islands for lobster on the pier, waterskiing, canoeing on the pond, or just sitting for hours on the porch, taking in the evening shadows and glorious sunsets. My son's wedding in 2009, however, helped up realize how ideal this spot is not only for those wanting to 'get away from it all' but also for those wanting this kind of idyllic setting for large gatherings, such weddings or reunions. There's room for the whole family to stay together, with nearby rental cottages for any overflow, ample parking for over 50 cars, a large flat lawn for playing games or setting up a 40x100 foot tent, a deep water dock for those bringing their own boat, a patio overlooking the pond, a fire pit by the barn overlooking the islands in Heal cover, and a wonderful gentle breeze that seems always to keep the temperature just right. The place is too uniquely beautiful not to share!

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Westport Island house rental - Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock

Smith House on Westport Island, facing Heal Cove, Tyler Islands, & Hockomock

Barn and deep-water dock

Barn and deep-water dock

Looking out over Heal Dove

Looking out over Heal Dove

Overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a perfect setting for the ceremony.

Overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a perfect setting for the ceremony.

The level lawn can hold up to a 50 x 100 tent for the reception.

The level lawn can hold up to a 50 x 100 tent for the reception.

The barn is not available yet for rent, but it makes for great photos.

The barn is not available yet for rent, but it makes for great photos.

The fire pit

The fire pit

Our fire pit sits on the barn knoll, overlooking the islands and lovely sunsets.

Our fire pit sits on the barn knoll, overlooking the islands and lovely sunsets.

Sunset over Heal Cove.

Sunset over Heal Cove.

A fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets.

A fully equipped kitchen with cherry cabinets.

A dining room that seats 12-14, plus has room for a side card table.

A dining room that seats 12-14, plus has room for a side card table.

The living room has seating for 10-12, has tv and a over 40 DVDs.

The living room has seating for 10-12, has tv and a over 40 DVDs.

The porch, off the living room, offers wonderful relaxing views day and evening.

The porch, off the living room, offers wonderful relaxing views day and evening.

A misty morning in Heal Cove

A misty morning in Heal Cove

Heal Pond in October....canoe and kayak available all seasons.

Heal Pond in October....canoe and kayak available all seasons.

Kayaking and sunsets from the dock.

Kayaking and sunsets from the dock.

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Nearest Airport : Portland at 55 Miles
Nearest Train : Portland at 55 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Route 1 at 10 Miles
Nearest Beach : Reid State and Popham State Parks at 20 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Squire Tarbox Inn at 2 Miles
Car: necessary

As can be seen on the map above, the 7-acre Smith House property creates the shape of a large boot surrounded by water with Heal Pond at the toe and Heal Cove and Hockomock Bay at the heel. If you go to our personal 3-page website with over 50 pictures on page 2 plus a satellite-video tour of the property on page 3 .

Try this: go to our personal website: smithhousewestportisland.com Then go to page 3 at the bottom and you'll see google's video tour.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Westport Island, Maine

Rental Basis:
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Rental rates quoted in:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly Event Minimum Stay
 
peak
May 17 2013 - Oct 18 2013
$3,495
$12,500
1 Week
 
 
off-peak
Oct 19 2013 - Nov 1 2013
$1,495
$4,500
1 Week
 

Additional information about rental rates

Tax Rate 7.0%
Cleaning $150

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (US Dollar) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Notes

  • For very large gatherings (weddings, reunions, etc), there is an additional charge of $500 per week.
  • Fifty-percent of rental fee is due at time of reservation, along with a signed contract. A full refund of the deposit is possible if cancellation happens prior to 90 days before rental. The balance is due 90 days before rental date begins. Within that 90-day period, a full refund is still possible, minus 25%, if another tenant can be found for those same dates.

    A refundable damage deposit of $500 is expected at the time of the second payment of the balance.
  • Winter season has flexible dates, but should have 4 month minimum, not 3.
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Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Westport Island, Maine

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 3800 sq. ft.
  • 2 stories
Location Type:
  • Near The Ocean ...
    Property is surrounded by water, with views towards the ocean including Tyler Islands in Heal Cove. Deep water dock, boat ramp.
  • Waterfront ...
    The back of the house, reached through the door to the patio, overlooks the salt/fresh water Heal Pond, large enough for kayaking, canoeing, and swimming to the dock in the middle.
  • Rural ...
    Westport Island has miles of coastline and acres and acres of forest, including Bonyun Preserve with its trails to a picnic area overlooking a boat channel.
Theme:
  • Sports & Activities
  • Away From It All
  • Family
  • Historic
General:
  • Alarm Clock
  • Thermos Bottle
  • Local Activities Guide
  • Clothes Dryer
  • Iron & Board
  • Basic Soaps
  • Heating
  • Backpack
  • Local Restaurant Guide
  • Towels Provided
  • Filtered Water
  • Washing Machine
  • Laundry Soap
  • Linens Provided ...
    Guests make up their own beds with linens provided.
  • Parking ...
    Large area can hold over 55 cars, for large gatherings, such as weddings, reunions.
  • Garage ...
    2-car; tools and other content in garage is NOT available for use.
  • Internet ...
    Yes, plus iPhone 3G works well here.
  • Living Room ...
    Two long couches, two overstuffed chairs, a rocking chai. Seats 10 plus 3 in 'video game' style floor chairs. Also child's rocking chair.
  • Telephone ...
    Renters must bring their own cell phones. Reception is good.
  • Parking Off Street
  • Toilet Paper
  • Local Maps
  • Hair Dryer
Kitchen:
  • Toaster
  • Oven
  • Lobster Pot
  • 4 Ring Stove
  • Microwave
  • Stove
  • Blender
  • Coffee Maker
  • Kitchen ...
    Small table, seats 2-4; well-equiped.
  • Stove ...
    electric.
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    ample dishes for 20 people.
  • Pantry Items ...
    basic salt and pepper;
  • Cooking Utensils ...
    large flat grill for pancakes; lots of bowls, knives
  • Dishwasher ...
    Use only detergent pellets provided.
  • Refrigerator ...
    Standard refrigerator in kitchen; 2nd extra old refrigerator in woodshed can be plugged in (good for overflow and keeping drinks cold)
  • Freezer ...
    In Sitting Room: can be plugged in if needed.
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Dining ...
    Long table seats 13-15, can squeeze in card table for extra seating.
  • Child's Highchair
  • seating for 16 people
Bathrooms:
  • 1 Bathroom, 
  • 1 Half Bath
  • Bathroom 2-upstairs - toilet
    Bathroom 1-downstairs - toilet , combination tub/shower , Grab bars in Shower and by toilet, for safety.
  • The downstairs bathroom is newly remodeled, and is now suitable for elderly or people needed grab bars (by the toilet and in the shower) as well as a high rise toilet.
Bedrooms:
  • 6 Bedrooms, Sleeps 18
  • Bedroom 3 - Pink room - 1 double
    Bedroom 5 - Yellow Room - 1 double , 1 twin/ single
    Bedroom 1- Downstairs - 1 double
    Bedroom 7-Downstairs - 1 sleep sofa /futon , double , high quality
    Bedroom 4 - Peach room - 1 queen , 2 twin/ single , Nicknamed 'the cousins' room': queen + two twins;
    Bedroom 2 - Green room - 1 king , 2 twin/ single , king OR 2 twins; plus roll away full twin cot
    Bedroom 6 - Blue Room - 1 king , 2 twin/ single , king OR 2 twins; lots of floor space
  • Downstairs sitting room has a queen size sleep sofa and a door leading out to a patio and another door leading to the woodshed and garage. Laundry facilities are also in this room, and it is a walk-through to BR #7. It is definitely centrally located in an active area, so we suggest NOT unless desperate for another bed. Note: This historic home has meandering bedrooms, which means that upstairs access to three of the bedrooms requires walking through previous bedrooms. This works fine for families and good friends. Downstairs bath has grab bar beside toilet plus 2 grab bars is tub/shower area for easy access. Two pac'n'plays are available and can be set up in any room. Also there is room for blow up mattress in 4 of the bedrooms.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Radio
  • Books for Adults
  • Games for Kids
  • Video Library
  • Satellite / Cable
  • Books
  • VCR
  • Piano
  • Games ...
    LOTS of board games in the house plus outside games: Full size basketball hoop on driveway; frisbees; plastic baseball bats and balls; beach ball; Hungarian horseshoes; soccer ball, football.
  • Toys ...
    small rocking horse for toddler.
  • Television ...
    42' Flat Screen
  • Books for Kids
  • CD Player
Outside:
  • Kayak / Canoe
  • Large Cooler
  • Screen Porch / Veranda
  • Canoe
  • Outdoor Grill
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    On this 7-acre peninsula, 2/3 is mowed lawn...plenty of room for games, Hungarian horseshoes, PLUS there is a firepit on a second patio near barn, overlooking islands, cove,
  • Porch / Veranda ...
    screened in porch, overlooking Tyler Islands in Heal Cove, a good spot to enjoy the evening sunset.
  • Deck / Patio ...
    Overlooks the pond, a good place to enjoy morning coffee and sunrise, and listen to the birds.
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    water 'noodles' for floating; float in the middle of the pond to swim to.
  • Beach Towels
  • Patio
  • Small Cooler
  • Boat Dock
  • Outdoor Grill Gas
  • Boat with Paddles
  • 8 garden chairs
Suitability:
  • Low Allergen Environment
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • non smoking only
  • suitable for elderly or infirm
  • Events Allowed
  • children welcome
  • wheelchair accessible
Attractions:
  • autumn foliage
  • museums
  • churches
  • bay/sound
  • coin laundry
  • forests
  • library
  • live theater
  • pond
  • restaurants
  • botanical garden
  • marina
  • theme parks
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • outlet shopping
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • sight seeing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • laundromat
  • massage therapist
  • Babysitter
  • medical services
  • ATM/bank
  • groceries
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • sound/bay fishing
  • fishing
  • cycling
  • tennis
  • water skiing
  • pier fishing
  • wind-surfing
  • sailing
  • swimming
Notes: Besides the living room, guests can gather in the sitting rooms or on the porch or patio, or in Adirondack chairs on the lawn. NOTE: Although the house has fireplaces and 2 wood stoves, NO FIRES are allowed anywhere inside the house due to home insurance restrictions for rental purposes. Fires are permitted, however, in the fire pit on the patio by the barn, on the knoll overlooking the cove and islands. A basketball net is available on paved driveway. While we do NOT provide a motor boat, there is a deep water dock and ramp for putting in one's personal boat. Internet access is available. Best to also bring you iPhone 3G or other connections, as internet time is not unlimited. Changeover day is typically Friday but this can be negotiated if there is not a prior rental..

Learn more about this vacation rental at the owner's website:

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Reviews for this vacation house rental in Westport Island, Maine

Waterfront weddings, honeymoons, families in this Idyllic Home Setting
average rating of 5.0 based on 9 reviews
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Waterfront weddings, honeymoons, families in this Idyllic Home Setting
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Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
Brunswick, ME
5

smith house is a gem

5 of 5
Submitted: July 19, 2012 Stayed: July 2012
The house accommodated 19 of us, ranging in age from 1 1/2 years to 54 years, with lots of room to spread out and a wonderful long table in the dining room to gather at. We had the perfect week weather-wise: sunny, 70's and 80-'s, so spent a lot of time outside. Boating on Heal Pond in the kayak and canoe was serene--we saw a deer eating close to pond's edge--and we watched lobster boats checking their traps in early morning from the screened-in porch. A refreshing and restful week was had by all!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
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Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

The Smith House

5 of 5
Submitted: July 15, 2012 Stayed: June 2012
We had a marvelous family reunion at the Smith House. For many of us, it was our first trip to Maine. When we pulled up to the house, our 30-year-old son looked at the stunning views and said "Thank you so much for finding this place and bringing us all here." The pictures in the house tell an amazing story of a sawmill that was once close by. There is only one shower but even with 16 adults and 2 children, it worked just fine. The owner of the house was prompt with all her replies and helpful with suggestions on nearby stores, activities.... Boothbay Harbor is unique and fun and close-by. I hope we go back there again soon.
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Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
5

A Perfect Get-Away!

5 of 5
Submitted: October 19, 2011 Stayed: June 2011
I planned a family reunion this summer (bringing in family from all over the world) on Westport Island and our experience in this home exceeded our expectations in every way. There is a very "homey" feeling to this house complete with bedding, dishes, and even board games to play! The location is perfect for water activities, walking, hiking, and biking or simply sitting on the porch playing games and talking. There was no internet when we were there (they are considering putting it in but we didn't miss it!) so be prepared to sit back and relax and enjoy one another's company! There is plenty of room to spread out, though the layout is peculiar so use this as a retreat for people who are flexible and easy-going with each other. There are not a lot of restaurant options but there are stores relatively close to pick up groceries. There are plenty of fun outings to do in the area (whale watches, Puffin bird tours, lobster eating (a MUST), ropes course, boating, beaches) but there is really no need as this location is so perfect that one wants to simply "stay put"! You can kayack/canoe on the pond or even the bay right outside the doors of the house. My family and I all highly recommend this delightful and quaint locale for intimate gatherings and vacationing. Do not expect hotel service! It's like "going to Grandma's house" and it is absolutely delightful in every way!
Owner's Response: Again and again, we hear families enjoying our property, just as we did growing up as children and later with our own children. It's so rewarding to rent out a place that feels like home to others.
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Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
Greenbrae, Ca
5

MM from CA

5 of 5
Submitted: October 18, 2011 Stayed: July 2011
Our family of 15 came from Calif and Oregon for a week-long family reunion with our Maine relatives. Age range 4-78. We all enjoyed the property, location and activities, as described in other reviews. The kids, 4-15 loved canoeing, kayaking, swimming in the lagoon, shooting hoops, playing softball and soccer on the lawn, grandparents watching from the screened porch. We felt no need to leave for the entire week. The house accommodated all 15 of us, although managing with 1 1/2 bathrooms took some patience, but it worked. We all came away with wonderful memories of an idyllic spot and a great family reunion. Would recommend highly for close families.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: It was a joy for us to have this lovely family get so much pleasure out of staying at our property and bringing it so much life! We are sensitive to the bathroom situation and have intentions of adding an outdoor shower for 2012.
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Westport Island Boothbay Harbor Area
Guest Comment Entered by Owner
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Submitted: December 23, 2010 Stayed: September 2009
"Coffee in the Adirondack chairs in the front yard, doing dishes at the kitchen sink,
visiting in the parlor, reading in one of the number of bedrooms…. look up and you see
water. Just about wherever you are on the property, you have a water view. Watch the
tides roll in and out, launch your kayak from the dock out front, run, walk or ride the
quiet and scenic roads of Westport Island, let your children romp on the lush grounds,
and then retire in a cozy room. Perhaps you chose to sleep downstairs close to the attached
porch, or maybe you have a quiet room up off of the gorgeous spiral staircase; either way,
you’ll rest well after your coastal adventures.

This isn’t a hotel or B&B you’ll be staying in. The afghans were crocheted by someone
who sat in that very room you’re in, the mugs in the cabinets have a story attached, and
that table hosted a Thanksgiving or two. THIS is a family’s home that you’ve been
welcomed into. Perhaps you might experience a little of their joy while here.

We enjoy coming back year after year. Perhaps you will too."
Helpful votes: 1/1
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