Aunt Louise's Secret

Positives: Quiet area, ride to and from the Chateau St. Michelle for our concert, which was a big plus! The hostess was very sweet and talented (She played the piano a bit for background music.) She obviously really enjoys what she is doing, and wants people to have a nice stay. Negatives: Feels like you're staying at a distant relatives' house as opposed to a bed & breakfast. (Since it's obviously her living space, we felt a little like we were intruding). There were very friendly cats, which were not an issue for us, but it was not mentioned prior to booking. Could be a struggle for someone with allergies. (Particularly when they came into our room and on the bed with us!) The bed was a queen-sized airbed. Breakfast was a little different. A bean-based soup with a poached egg. It was tasty, but unexpected and there were no other options. Overall, it was pleasant to stay there. I think the shuttle service to and from the concert is a huge benefit, which is the thing that cinched it for us. For the money, however, I'd like to sleep in a "regular" bed as opposed to an air mattress, and have a different option for breakfast.

Lovely host, delicious breakfast, great conversation, and a ride/pick up to Chateau St. Michelle was much appreciated. Overall we had a fantastic stay and will return next summer for next concert. Privacy, comfort, and excellent service.