Beautiful villa that was a dream house built on a very peaceful 40 acre property. The gardens were lovingly created, and the house itself truly was a luxurious villa. Our room was large and clean, comfortable bed, and en suite bath that had been the bedroom of one of the daughters. The owner was very kind to let us charge our EV. As there are no eating options, we were prepared to picnic in the garden, which was delightful.

Further from town than expected.

The home is outside of town in the countryside. If you follow the directions that the hosts text you, it is not difficult to find. Once there, it is magical. The grounds are very extensive with walking paths around the small lake and through the woods. Yes, there are beautiful woods (forests) to explore. A beautiful arched bridge across the lake. It is like a Monet painting. The room was lovely with a balcony overlooking the grounds. The home is simply stunning with enormous ceilings, elegant double sided staircase and an enchanting solarium. The hosts are gracious and welcoming. We live far away or we would be back several times a year.

Beautiful, tranquil location just 15 minutes outside of Cottage Grove. A mother goose on her nest, ducks, frogs, and birds around the lake. Even though it wasn't fully spring yet, I could tell how beautiful the garden is, especially the hand created mosaic in the middle. Steve played wonderful classic piano in the mid-afternoon and then walked us around the house to see the aviary, conservatory, dining room, etc. Absolutely fantastic! A great night's sleep!

After exiting the freeway, we followed the directions which put us on a remote gravel road. As we rounded the last corner, the villa came into view and we were awestruck! The building is beautiful and the surrounding area is majestic. We walked around the lake in the evening and again the next morning. We hiked through the nearby forest, picking blackberries along the way. So peaceful. The owners and staff were very welcoming and spent time answering our questions about the villa and surroundings.

We arrived late and may have missed instructions on which rooms, outdoor areas, entries / exits were off limits. A bit more clarity on that would be helpful (maybe a note with a map left in the room?).

We loved the setting - the lake, the woods, and the wildflowers - as well as the building itself. Our host was friendly and welcoming - and very interesting to talk to. My wife enjoyed playing piano in the music room. We saw a couple of deer on the property, too.

For us, there was no downside. It was a 5 mile drive to town, and very much like staying in someone's home, but both were fine for us - guests will need to be aware of these things, though.

I loved everything about this charming place. The owners are absolutely delightful people and very accommodating. Beauty and character inspired me on every wall inside every hall, and the gardens and the mosaics are truly inspirational.

There was not a thing I didn't not like about this place. Even the groundskeeper was a wonderful person and even mowed the lawn giving us extra pathways to explore the adult sized swing set and teeter totter!

The grounds and home were stunning and the hosts were helpful and kind. This provided a reasonably priced opportunity for our overnight stay.

There was no cell service at this property and it would have been helpful to know this before booking. The sign on the back of the door asked guests to limit their showers due to limited water availability from their well. Also, it was not spelled out in the description that the rooms were in the owner’s private residence. The write up I saw lead me to believe it was a small lodge running as a hotel. If all of this information we’re given ahead of time we would have felt more comfortable.

Absolutely everything. It was awesome, amazing, and definitely an experience. The villa is all class, the gardens are beautiful, and to wake up in a sunny spring morning and stand out on the balcony is literally a breath of fresh air, and to appreciate nature at its best.

There was nothing to not like about it.

I loved the architecture and the lanndscaping which included a lake, and an enclosed courtyard garden with mosaic walkways. I was happy to have no TV and many lovely places to sit and read! My room was super comfortable. The bed was so relaxing and I could heat the mattress for maximum comfort.

It’s a magical place I felt like I was in Tuscany. The gardens were in full bloom with beautiful colors. My room was very elegant and comfortable and the terraces were peaceful places to sit and read or just relax. The living room was huge with many cozy places to chill. The pond and bridge with water lilies look like a Monet painting. You must walk through the trails in the woods, it’s so serene.

Can’t make calls from my phone.