From the time you find the lane that leads up to the Chateau, you begin to feel like you're in a fairy tale. A small, tree lined private drive leads you past a vineyard and two other private, gated residences. “Wow!” was uttered more than once. When the host’s precise directions lead you to the home, there’s a sense of “this can’t be for real.” Once inside, it’s the strangest collection of beauty, history, luxury, and just a tiny little bit of pixie dust.
The host, Ari, is amazing. Reached out to me far in advance to thank me and welcome me. Wow. He is ridiculously responsive. Text him, and you’ll have a response before you hit Send. The house is perfectly stocked, the beds, linens and towels are of the highest quality. We relaxed in (one of) the living rooms, by a roaring fire, comfortable furnishings, and plenty of high-tech. Flat screens, streaming devices and video games abound. All the while, real live peacocks strutted around the patio glass. Yes, you read that correctly. I don’t really think I could ask for or imagined more. Going back, without a doubt.
