Rachael and Jonathan Worsley are the superb hosts. This is our second time staying with them at Waypoint House and we can't wait for the next! First, the booking process is very simple. They have three great rooms to choose from - each with their own perks. (And you are given an old school skeleton key to lock your door.) All three rooms are on the second floor so there's a nice separation from the living and dining rooms. Each room has everything you need - typical toiletries (all carefully curated from local sources when possible), plenty of fluffy towels, and even wine glasses. The living room is stocked with board games, just in case you are staying in for the day.
This trip, we brought our dog AND cat. Both stay with no additional charges. Just have to give them a heads up you want to bring pets and it has never been a problem for us. Rachael and Jonathan just LOVE animals. This shows upon your arrival: brownies for the humans, cat treats for the kitty, and HOMEMADE dog treats for the pup. YES - homemade dog treats. How wonderful is that?
Their backyard is a MUST SEE! It's large and plenty of space to relax. There's a deck out back that is lit up at night - simply beautiful! There is a lot of space for your dog to run around (fully fenced in).
But I have saved the best for last. Rachael's cooking and baking is simply AMAZING. I'm a total foodie and she's legit. Her homemade blueberry muffins, cinnamon chip scones, and more are just delectible. One morning we had lemon crepes with a mixed berry compote and another morning we had a bacon hash with poached eggs. Oh, and a blueberry cobbler. All made with homegrown or local ingredients when possible. Stupid me - can't forget the coffee, which comes from a local roaster across the street. Also, there's some quick grab snacks in the kitchen, along with a mini fridge stocked with water and soda. *WHEW* Rachael is always willing to bend over backwards for your meals. Sometimes we were on the go early and didn't want a big meal, so she would pack up some muffins or scones for us to take on the road.
I just cannot recommend the Waypoint House enough. Rachael and Jonathan have basically thought of everything. (And I know I'm leaving things out like the convenient towels by the door to wipe your dog's paws to the small store in the hallway with local finds like soaps and more.) THIS IS A DESTINATION - and you can totally make a weekend out of a visit to Berryville. Tons of wineries in the area, river activities, cute storefronts, and MORE.
You will NOT regret staying at the Waypoint House. read more