@Stephen1156 I never forget that we each offer something unique. My guests tell me why they're coming and that tells me what they want out of their stay. Here are a handful of recent examples from their messages"
“a birthday trip. Hoping for a time to re-connect, silence our cell phones, and relax”
“a nurse just looking to finally get away for a quiet weekend with my boyfriend”
“a long weekend for a ‘babymoon’ trip before our first child arrives”
“traveling to Maine for our 40th anniversary”
“a make-up first anniversary trip (since we couldn’t travel last year on our first anniversary)”
It's a no-brainer that my main goal, after making sure the accommodation is pristine, is to leave the guests alone, giving them the peace and quiet they crave. So my communication with them is minimal. I don't send a message after they get there to ask if everything is all right. I don't send a message before they leave to go over check-out. I leave them alone. Here are three recent reviews:
* This is probably the most gorgeous and thoughtfully-designed home we've seen. Every last detail, from the way the house sits on the land, to the beautiful and fully-stocked kitchen, to the luxe bathroom helped make the stay so relaxing. Ann is an exceptional host, and the only difficulty we had was convincing ourselves to actually leave the house and go explore the surrounding trails and adventures!
* Ann’s home is unique in so many ways. The location is perfect for a quiet retreat, surrounded by trees, total silence, bright sunny days and night skies of incredible beauty. The house is beautifully designed, with all sort of amenities, books and art, superb bedding and toiletry, complete kitchen, and a great attention to detail, all making you feeling welcome and at home. It reminded us of hospitality found at a Relais & Châteaux property. Communication with Ann was always a click away. A place to return!
* Ann's place in Maine was our first Airbnb experience, and it was so nice that we are a bit afraid no other stay will ever match up! The house was in immaculate condition when we got there. It immediately made us feel so comfortable and relaxed. You can clearly see the attention to detail and the care and effort that Ann has put into the house, and into making sure her guests are not left wanting for anything during their stay. A really great vacation. Highly recommend this property!
