Your private retreat is in our Colonial style home in a safe small neighborhood. This is a listing for 1 or 2 guests on a queen size bed. If you need anything we are happy to assist you, but you are going to be left mostly to your own devices. We have tried to create a relaxing and private space, but you are welcome to join us downstairs for TV or conversation. Sorry, non-smokers only. We are COVID vaccinated. The space Our guest room sleeps a maximum of TWO (2) people. If you are a couple with an infant baby, please message us through AirBnB. We do have a separate listing for groups of 3, or two travelers who want separate beds. We have traveled often with AirBnB and know that guests prefer a variety of interactions. We are happy to leave you alone, and happy to engage in conversation. We can provide excellent advice on dining, travel tips, recreation and antiquing in our region. Our remodeled guest room is upstairs on the NE corner of the house, and it is dark at night, particularly in the summer time. In the morning the two large windows let in plenty of sunlight. You can close the blinds if you need it darker. You might hear a faint train whistle in the night, and the murmur of distant traffic. We have a dog named Tucker, and two super friendly cats; Willow and Zoomer. The litter box is in a closed basement room far from your space. The cats do sleep on the landing at the top of the stairs. To enter our home there is a porch with a concrete sidewalk and low steps to the front door (see photos). The covered entry includes handrails. The guest room is up a regular flight of carpeted stairs with handrails on both sides. The bathroom has permanently set hand holds for safety in the shower. The gazebo and backyard patio is accessed by stairs with handrails. Our backyard is lush and large, and includes a screened gazebo, an upper deck and a lovely lower patio with a porch swing. You are welcome to sit on the bench outside the front door and enjoy the garden. A pot of hot coffee (1/2 reg & 1/2 decaf) is on every morning. You can put food in the kitchen refrigerator - just make space as needed. No parties, events or illegal activity please. Quiet time is 10:00 pm, particularly on work nights. Guitar players welcome. Please respect our neighbors by parking on our driveway only, and not being loud outside. Your room is furnished for TWO (2) people only. Our main goal is to have guests feel comfortable and leave feeling refreshed for a new day of travel and exploration. Guest access Our neighborhood is compact and quiet. Please park only on the right side of the driveway, in the big spot between the street and our sidewalk. We ask that guests not be loud outside or be annoying to our neighbors. If at all possible, please arrive by 8:00 pm, or check-in earlier, before going to dinner. It is important that you meet our dog Tucker before coming home late at night. Thanks in advance. Check-in is 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. We provide guests with a key for later access. During your stay Craig has a graphic design business and works out of an office in our home, so he will be the main contact for guests. In the evenings and weekends, Cathy will be around. We will strive to answer questions quickly and be available during your stay. Guests have their own bathroom, which is never shared with another party. We try to let guests guide us while interacting, so we know how much to engage in conversation. Please let us know what you need. You are not going to hurt our feelings if you just want to be left alone. Likewise, quiet time is 10:00 pm - and we ask that guests let us alone after that hour. Other things to note Our dog is friendly and well socialized, but gets excited when company arrives. Tucker will want to greet you with enthusiasm, and will probably sniff you awkwardly. Tucker can sleep in our bedroom at night, but normally sleeps in the living room. When you arrive, please take a few minutes and get to know Tucker a little, so he can get your scent and know you are friendly. We will help with that of course. Please do not get right down in Tucker's face, he doesn't like that.