I really like this place! We stayed here for a few nights with 2 of our dogs in the Casita Verde, and had such a great time!
Like Kim L said, don't stay here! We like having it not crowded and peaceful! Joking aside, this is the kind of place you come to for peace and quiet- to lounge around, share a bottle (or a few bottles) of a good wine, and relax. Not for people who are loud, rude, disrespectful of others privacy, nor is it for hosting drinking parties. Keep this place beautiful!
First of all, I love my privacy. The first night we were here, we had the entire place to ourselves. The following nights, the people kept to themselves and didn't bother us when walking the dogs or working on their training which is really nice considering when we're out to give them a quick walk before leaving for awhile, we don't want to be bothered with the usual "Oh, he's so cute! What is he? Can I pet him?" The sole point of our stay was to escape from people in general. I think it's safe to assume that it is also the intention of other guests since we're driving more than an hour into the countryside.
Even though this place is not a bed and breakfast, in the mornings you're left with a vintage lunch box outside of your door that holds freshly baked pastries from their kitchen; they're absolutely delicious! In our room, we had a collection of books to read, fresh granola to snack on, and other products offered by the farm at no charge. My favorite part of my room- the outdoor shower! It's so refreshing! During the winter, the water to the outdoor shower is turned off to protect the pipes.
The fenced in common space is a really nice touch. It's extremely large and provides many small seating areas. In this space, there is a bocce ball court, a fire pit, a hammock, lots of little sitting areas, several water features, and several zones of landscaping. Parts of it are shaded by trees.
The sauna is located inside the same building that the 2 studio rentals are in. When you walk in, turn right, and the door of where a closet would be, is where the sauna is located.
The infinity pool is a nice touch to the property- located next to the main house and where the cooking school is, if I'm not mistaken. The enclosed space overlooks the hill country, and provides a really nice setup for barbecues with picnic tables, an outdoor grilling station and a bar station. In this area, you can see the owners two lovely greyhounds in their backyard from time to time.
A short walk down the hill, on the way towards the entrance, you'll find their donkeys. All friendly, and curious about our dogs. I don't suggest anyone just reach their hand in their to pet them, but I did grow up around equine.
The property runs off of rain water, and they provide multiple places to put your recycled items.
Dog Owners:
*The only thing that I can advise is if you have a working dog (a breed of dog that's active), I would not suggest (I don't advise ever doing this- even in your own home to begin with) leaving you dog unattended in the fenced in area. It's a 4' wire linked fence- and our German Shepherds and Great Pyrenees would have no problem scaling it. It does come in handy, though, if you want to leave your small breed there to play with you, or if you want to walk around on the property without them. Our dogs are crate trained anyways, so we brought them along and I believe it's their policy that unattended dogs must be in a crate.
*A "poop scoop" is provided on the property in case you forgot to bring bags- so please dispose of your dogs waste properly.
*The extremely large, fenced in area in the common space is great for the dogs, but unless your dog has a good recall and will stay near you off-leash, I would suggest keeping the dog on a leash at all times. Not everyone likes dogs, and it's only respectful to the other patrons.
All in all, I can't wait to stay here again! We didn't run across a single problem, and love the seclusion that's so hard to come by! read more
