[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633576/97380734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633576/03d1218f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633576/662b2151.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633576/b526a30b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, music library, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29640000/29633600/29633576/626c006e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience a French Cottage style home on a 10-acre farm with direct access to Holloway Reservoir and miles of trails. Enjoy magnificent views from every window, cook in the dream kitchen, or relax in the two-person Jacuzzi tub. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals This beautiful custom built French Cottage style home is located on a farm with 10 acres. Land adjoins Genesee County Parks property with direct access to the Holloway Reservoir and miles of trails and waterways. Walk the trail to the water or bring your water toys and enjoy this gorgeous, unique home. The kitchen is a cooks dream, the views are magnificent from every window. The master bath has a two person Jacuzzi tub and king sized bed with private sitting room. There are 2 wood burning fireplaces, large front covered porch and a massive deck. Situated on a farm with friendly animals to watch and enjoy. Fish, hike, boat, canoe, or just enjoy the wonderful company you will undoubtedly want to bring with you to experience this great country adventure. Close to Frankenmuth, Birch Run and 90 minutes from Detroit, this could become your home away from home for a week end or a week. Our low introductory pricing enables you to experience this lovely setting while we continue to work on the exterior of the home and farm property doing some updating and neglected maintenance. There are several beaches and boat landings for fishing, boating and swimming. We also have some yard toys including badminton, horseshoes, kayaks, etc. PLEASE FILL OUT THE RENTAL AGREEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY and return it. Blank rental agreement does not constitute a "Reserved" date. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Jetted bathtub - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Music library - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Outside smoking by bonfire pit acceptable ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Tennis - Water park - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Unit size: 2,200 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95810000/95809300/95809293/56c59840.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat Otter Lake - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 29 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=95809293&PinnedHotelID=95809293&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119300000/119294500/119294485/3bfc64b3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Cottage - just north of Lapeer on private all lake sports lake Columbiaville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=119294485&PinnedHotelID=119294485&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46130000/46121300/46121215/4af8b1bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Peaceful Suite Lakefront Retreat Lapeer - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 31 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=46121215&PinnedHotelID=46121215&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95730000/95728500/95728447/ca744a0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Have fun on Lapeer's all sports Lake Nepessing! 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North Branch - Laundry - Microwave - Kitchen [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=96965241&PinnedHotelID=96965241&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Start the dishwasher Gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash Turn off the lights Please leave used towels in the showers. Please do not launder any towels. Do NOT remove sheets from beds. It is easier for us to do that during cleaning. Please empty all trash into trash can next to porch. Also turn off all lights when you leave. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Thank you for keeping your stay to ONE dog ONLY per stay, preferably 50 pounds or less on a leash only. Additional dogs with permission and fees. We welcome well supervised children. Farms are fun but can also be tedious for parents with children to supervise. Print the rental agreement on your home printer, fill it out and scan it back or text me a picture of it. It must be filled out completely. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet) Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: We welcome one dog per stay under 50 pounds. ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed We will reassess after Covid 19 ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted Outside smoking by bonfire pit acceptable ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Note from host: We will reassess after Covid 19 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Beautiful Country Farm Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Columbiaville ## About the area Located in Columbiaville, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a river. Sugarbush Golf Club and Rolling Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lake Nepessing Golfland and Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Columbiaville travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbiaville.dx3000441846) [View more Vacation homes in Columbiaville](https://www.expedia.ca/Columbiaville-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000441846-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.12933%2C-83.42542&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kfIJqCIt_c9PWuf1pz6jdjNBU-U=) Columbiaville, MI ### What's nearby - Buttercup Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 km - Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad - 36 min drive - 28.0 km - University of Michigan-Flint - 36 min drive - 41.1 km - Birch Run Premium Outlets - 46 min drive - 50.9 km - Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 53 min drive - 55.0 km ### Getting around - Lapeer Station - 20 min drive - Bishop Intl. Airport (FNT) - 44 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Amy’s Downtown Reservoir Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive - ‪MoJoe's - ‬16 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬15 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive - ‪Village Station - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Buttercup Beach, Natter Lake, and Picnic Lake. Otisville Veteran's Park and McCormick Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Beautiful Country Farm home to many rescue animals Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 85 8 - Good 9 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Aaron T. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun time Was a good place to stay and a nice big house ##### Aaron T. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stacy M. Jun 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 50th Birthday on the farm Maurine was a fantastic host! Her farm was everything as described and it provided the perfect getaway for friends celebrating a 50th birthday. The home was beautiful and had everything needed…the eclectic decor added to the charm! The animals were so fun to watch and you never knew who was going to greet you when you walked out. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/955475b3-18ec-4e51-96f5-001d3fc45323-1750868834789.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/972449ba-726b-43c4-8590-a55bd6acd019-1750868832866.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/f2b74707-3fc5-48a2-b624-929e9a1b3fa2-1750868830880.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/e0542c20-0ec1-4f61-938a-083cc2e45c6e-1750868833457.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Stacy M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew C. Jun 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay on the Farm What a sweet find. Couldn't have been any nicer! The farmhouse was perfect and all the rescue animals were wonderful. Realize this property might not be for everyone but for our extended weekend we couldn't have chosen a better spot. Maurine was wonderful to work with and everything was perdect from beginning to end. ##### Andrew C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammy M. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect - Even Better Than Hoped For!! Such a great property! My kiddo was in heaven with all the friendly animals (we were too)! And the house - is Amazing! So many beautiful areas to sit and visit - inside and out! The beds were comfortable, the atmosphere was relaxing. Maurine was extremely responsive, friendly and helpful! The extra thought with the shampoo and conditioner, plenty of linens, condiments in the fridge (on top of a fully stocked kitchen!), the firewood. It felt like a family member had prepared ahead for us to visit. We definitely hope to stay here again in the future! So highly recommended! ![So many critters to meet and visit with!](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/418b6e12-3e5b-4343-b86a-c14f792fd8dc-1751721419431.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Late night visitors at the campfire. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/5331ec76-6481-47ec-a98a-499c3855680c-1751721419260.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![Late night visitors at the campfire. ](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/38ca0558-0f00-4ef0-8d41-29d62f92c282-1751721419309.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Tammy M. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### G M. Feb 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place for a planning retreat A church staff planning retreat for our Christmas events for next year. It was the perfect place and everything we needed. Love also the animals and while it was bitter cold and snowing all week not just the view was incredible but the animals were still all around the property. It was a winter wonderland and wonderful animals just made it that much better. Its definitely a place we can highly recommend. ##### G M. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pat S. Dec 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Setting for Thanksgiving House was extremely well stocked with necessities, very clean, and excellent for a large family. Communications with the property manager were easy and any questions were answered immediately. Five Stars! ##### Pat S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Maria N. Jun 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Such a cute fun place!! We really enjoyed our stay! We had plenty of space for all 8 of us. So much fun seeing, petting, and playing with all the different animals. Maurine was very friendly and a great host! ##### Maria N. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### LINDA J. Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful getaway We had our bridal party getaway in a very intersecting location. The animals were so fun to watch. ##### LINDA J. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelly S. Nov 1, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place for the Event The property is fairly remote, which, to me, is especially nice! It was very welcoming and cozy. Maurine is a wonderful hostess meeting our needs and offering horse rides for my two grandkids. I was here for my dad's funeral. So, all the animals and comfort of the home were very nice. I loved our stay and would definitely recommend this beautiful place. ##### Kelly S. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Diane S., Warren, Michigan, USA Aug 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation 2023 Maurine was wonderful, the kids learned so much and we enjoyed ourselves so much we are going back next year. This was such a interesting vacation, being one with the animals. If you want a vacation that is a bit different, I highly recommend a stay here. ##### Diane S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah M. Dec 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas Getaway My family and I rented this beautiful house for our family Christmas. It was the perfect spot to make and host dinners and play board games. Maureen even decorated the house for the holiday to make our stay more special. ##### Sarah M. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sherry C. Jun 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful house Maurine was very friendly and helpful. The house was very comfortable and felt like home. There are lots of animals to go visit. A great stay. Thanks ##### sherry C. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas on the farm We needed a place for our three families to gather (total of eight adults and three teenagers) for Christmas as our home is under construction. The house was decorated and even a Christmas tree was up and decorated. overall, a great traditional Christmas feel to it, Moreen when the extra mile for our stay. But the hidden bonus was morning reveille the Roster provided, wishing us a Merry Christmas. Thank You Moreen we had a wonderful Christmas at your home. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cathie B. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family reunion We had reunion in the area. It was convenient. The home has three areas main bedroom, up one bedroom and down 2. Each of the 3 areas had a full bath. Lots of space, great working kitchen and lots of seating. We enjoyed the wrap around porch and the country air overlooking the pastures and animals. Fire pit out back with a stack of wood was inviting. Enjoy your stay. ##### Cathie B. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Catherine K. Oct 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was just like staying at granny’s house! We loved our stay! Eight family members from across the country gathered for a wedding in Lapeer. We had plenty of beds, bathrooms, and privacy; but more importantly, a spacious, homey, kitchen/dining area where we could ALL sit around and chit chat. Plenty of cookware for preparing late night pizza rolls. Morning offered rocking chairs on the front porch where we sipped coffee and watched the farm animals going about their business on the warm fall day. This may not be the house for guests with an aversion to farm life because of the smells, dirt, and noise that come with it but for us, it was just like being at grandmas house. I only with we could have stayed longer. ##### Catherine K. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather N. Aug 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls weekend This was a huge house with three levels, there was 11 of us and we were never on top of each other. spent a lot of time on front porch and back deck. The animals were fun, one of the girls made a new friend with the Donkey. Host was great, and right there on property when you needed her. there is three bathrooms, one on each level. Really enjoyed our trip. ##### Heather N. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Terri B. Jul 4, 2023 Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family get together. Didn’t stay. When we got to the property it was very unclean and in disrepair. Animals roaming loose which created feces around the ousted of the home. ##### Terri B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Cindi F. F., Dayton Ohio Sep 24, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Rescue animal farm This farmhouse is in a rural area of Columbiaville with many varieties of animals wandering around! All very friendly! It sets way off the road and you have to manually open a gate to enter/ leave! The farmhouse beds are comfortable and plenty of room to sit for groups! There are no chairs around the bonfire so that was disappointing! Big front porch tho to sit on and watch the animals roaming around. ##### Cindi F. F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kelley S. Jan 9, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Time - sometimes you just gotta get Was a great way to enjoy adventures of animals and the great outdoors!! The day filled with energetic activity outside and the evening filled with games and laughter inside! Loved both the outdoor and indoor! Perfect for our 3 family gathering where we were all together during the day, and had separate family retreat areas for sleeping at night! We would recommend to any young family (s) that want to be out of doors with horses and goats and a sheep and cats and indoors with great kitchen area and family gathering tables for games and dinners! Thanks Maurine and Steve and Roy for this amazing “must ! enter action “ experience ! ##### Kelley S. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeff S., Plainfield IL Sep 28, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Farmhouse We have stayed at multiple farm houses, and like the others this one does not disappoint. Once we got over the mess that VRBO made with our reservation, everything worked out great. It is a working horse farm with many horses, goats and sheep. The horses are great to watch from the covered porch, the sheep will keep an eye on you, and the goats will amuse. Brought the kayaks out back to the river, which was great fun. The dog loved to run in the fields and short trails in the back. Inside a good kitchen with most everything that you would need. Great history of horses throughout the large and open house. Highly recommend. ##### Jeff S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim S. Aug 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Week We stayed at the farm house for a week. The house is beautiful and very comfortable and clean. One of the previous guests left a bad review and stated it was dirty, it's a farm, bring some boots! It was a great experience to get to know the animals and learn their personalities, they looked forward to the carrots and sliced apples every day as much as we enjoyed treating them. So much work goes into caring for these sweet animals and Maurine does a great job, she even took time out to show our grandson the baby ducks. It was also just a short walk to the Holloway Reservoir where we had some luck with some nice size catfish. I'm thankful for the week we shared with the horses and goats! Thanks Maurine! ##### Kim S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie E. Jul 6, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Horse Farm We had a lovely time with friends. There was fishing, kyaking, antique shopping, going to the beach, s'mores around the fire pit, and horses, goats, a donkey, and several farm fowl on the property to enjoy watching and/or feeding. Inside the house we had plenty of seating. The kitchen had 2 ovens and an island for serving and seating. There was a small table for playing Euchre and a large dining table too. The house had two decks. I enjoyed coffee on the deck watching the animals in the morning. The view from the back deck was peaceful. I do wish there had been some shade on the back deck although the breeze was lovely. Overall, it was a fun place to get together. ##### Stephanie E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### meagen k. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A magical farm and home. We have stayed here multiple times and enjoyed every visit. A true farm experience; you can feed and spend time w/horses, goats, sheep and more. My son and his friends were in heaven interacting w/and feeding all the animals. We fished and canoed in the river bordering the property. Maurine is a wonderful host and a huge animal lover, whose farm is home to many injured and rescued creatures. Goats saved from auctions are living their best lives, roaming free, chomping hay and hanging out. Retired race horses graze in pastures, a blind pig, a goose who thinks he is a goat, a very elderly donkey, named Sassafras, and so many more reside here. The home is gorgeous, well-appointed and so welcoming. We love making meals in the huge kitchen, sleeping in the amazingly soft beds and listening to nature from the windows. All of this is not to say that you don't need good boots, the knowledge that barns/farms are messy and sometimes smelly places. The roosters crow loudly in the morning and the fences will always need painting. We discovered Maurine's farm during the pandemic and it has quickly become a happy place for our family. We hope other discover the magic we have felt here. ##### meagen k. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lonny L. Jul 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Communing with Nature First of all, a warm thank you to Maurine, our hostess, who not only provided an absolutely beautiful home and loads of friendly and engaging animals for us to enjoy, but shines in her role as protector of the old, broken down and unwanted creatures who now have a home in her care. Our family of 6 is chock full of animal and nature lovers, so we had a truly wonderful visit. The guest house is a warm and welcoming place, decorated with French country charm and features a huge great room, wrap-around decks, chef's kitchen, a piano, fireplaces, 3 floors of rooms, great amenities and plenty of space for relaxing. The outdoors are shady and include a fire pit, which our family used almost every night. There were kayaks to take to the nearby lake, and a little dock where we fished as well. We watched sunrises and sunsets, and felt truly at home. But above all, the farm itself was the most wonderful part of our stay. Animals were everywhere, and we literally had free reign to walk around and "play" with them all day. It was not unusual to see us up in the morning in our pj's walking around looking for the kitties, or sitting on the porch waiting for the "jail break" when the goats were let out of the barn. We walked the long driveway lined th paddocks for the horses on each side, and made friends with them as they nuzzled our hands. Bottom line, if you love interacting with nature, you will not be disappointed here. Once again, Maurine, thanks again for your hospitality. ##### Lonny L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Michael O., Ft. Collins, CO Aug 29, 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Good location for a getaway but a few caveats Overall, the location was remote and quiet (what we had hoped for) and the house was spacious. The overall property was great and backs up to Holloway Reservoir. There were many things that were a bit rough around the edges, rougher than should be expected, like missing siding on the back of the house, chewed up and scratched doors and trim throughout, loose boards on the deck, etc., but it was expected to be a bit less refined and more rural, so it wasn’t a deal breaker. The animals milling about, specifically the goats (and the baby goat most of all) were our two girls favorite part of the whole weekend. The fireflies in the field behind the house was also wonderful. We had rented the property for my niece’s small wedding. We had hoped the barn would be done before hand (as Maurine had promised) but construction delays happen, so we made adjustments and it worked out in the end. The only real negative was miscommunication with Maurine around her bringing up additional fees we needed to pay the evening before we left (beyond the rental fees through VRBO, which we had paid on time and in full). It left a large mark on an otherwise wonderful weekend. Hopefully, that issue won’t happen with any future events that she hosts. Due to the miscommunications, we would definitely not be interested in renting this property again, but would say that it is good for a small group getaway. ##### Michael O. 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