My friends agreed to let me plan a vacation for our three families without telling them where we were going. When I found the Dewing Farmhouse listing, I thought it would be the perfect place for 6 adults and 7 children to spend the week.
I had a lot of plans for the families including team competitions and adult relaxation so I was hoping the host would be able to answer a few questions I had. Not only did Mat answer all my questions that I sent him, he offered to FaceTime me and show me around the property. This was just the first instance of the amazing customer service and hospitality he showed us.
When we arrived at the house, I was nervous about how everyone would react to the house, but from the moment we walked through the door all I could hear were the oohs and ahhs as everyone made their way through the house. From the amazing kitchen to the multiple master bedrooms, to the kids' loft, every part of the house was perfectly decorated by Mat's wife Janice, and I could tell they knew what they were doing when they restored the farmhouse to what it is now. I have stayed at multiple rentals and I can say that this was by far the cleanest property I have ever stayed at.
As we were finishing up with the tour, Mat pulled up to the barn so I went out to let him know how excited we were with the house. He was very friendly and I could tell he wanted to make sure we had the best time possible. He was extremely generous and offered us access to many things not included in the listing. I won't go into detail because I don't want people to expect those specific extra perks, but I will say that if you're respectful to him and his property, he will make sure you have the best possible time.
I will mention that he gave us access to the barn because I told him early on about the games I was planning for our families and the dinner that the kids had planned for the parents. The barn was amazing and it was a beatiful place for a fancy dinner with all the string lights set up inside the barn. I can't guarantee barn access since they use it for weddings and other events so they might be preparing it for an event when you visit. You'll have to talk with Mat about that.
Even without barn access, it's an amazing property with a large field for games, a huge fire pit, and plenty of trails to explore.
This place is amazing on its own but Mat & his family will go out of their way to make sure you have the perfect vacation.
