A True Shangri-La-Country Retreat W/Pond, Gardens and Huge Deck and View

Everything stands out re: our host, the lovely Mary, the house, the view….Shanghai-La is a haven for humans and wildlife: we enjoyed the magical interior —full of comfy spaces, intriguing artwork and books, as well as the outdoors —goldfinches, mourning doves, wild turkeys and deer.Even in the dead of winter, we loved our cozy retreat; we look forward to another visit.

Wonderful in every way. Our family of 4 stayed for a week. Mary was a superb host, so glad we got to meet. The house and grounds are beautiful, well-loved and cared for. Books, woodstove, a kitchen made-for-cooking, and even some snow made it a perfect winter adventure. The dog loved it. We will be back!

The house had everything I needed and Mary was an excellent host.

If you want to get back to a slow and beautiful life, rent this place! We ate clean food from nearby farmers and rocked on the chairs on the deck overlooking a gorgeous mountain range every evening with a glass of wine. Flowers everywhere on the property. Deer peeking at you from the woods, a gas cook range, a large bathtub in the master bedroom. We loved our hostess, Mary, who lives in the garage apartment adjacent to the house. Only 1600 people live in Ashfield. The lake is 7 minutes away. I paddle boarded there everyday and ate delicious meals at the Lake House and The Wicked Good Cafe. I actually cried on the way out down the driveway, it was a summer stay that I never wanted to end! The Dogs absolutely were in heaven and so were we!!!!

We needed a week just to unplug from our daily routines, and we found exactly that in this very tranquil and serene spot, surrounded by nothing but nature in all its beauty and grandeur. All the white noise that we hear every single day was replaced by bird songs and the peep of the frogs that were nestled in the grass around a beautiful pond in the middle of the spacious yard and surrounding gardens. Sitting quietly on the back deck, you will see nothing but mountains and trees that seem to go on forever. The house itself is spacious and full of natural light. There is plenty of square footage for everyone to spread out and find their own space. Mary, the owner, who lives right next door on the property was amazing! Gracious, friendly, accommodating, and always willing to help out in any way upon request. Otherwise, she allowed us to make ourselves at home without any intrusion or interruption. Mary was the perfect host. If you are looking for a tranquil place to just get away from it all, this is it!

The property was as expected. Quiet and with a lot of space. We enjoyed our time here and had everything we needed to be comfortable. A great place to stay to in a calm and quiet environment

I would just like to say that Mary was the most hospitable and friendly and generous owner we could’ve imagined. The house was profoundly clean, more than well stocked, with any possible thing we might need to make our stay even more enjoyable. Mary was immediately there with any answer to a question. We felt very much at home there. The house was beautifully decorated; it’s clear that it is well loved by the owner. The view of the mountains on the very large back patio was breathtaking. It was the best house we ever rented!

My wife and I reserved the house to attend the Green River Festival. We also wanted to celebrate her birthday, which was on Saturday. Some family members came and also enjoyed the place. It was beautiful, well equipped, clean and totally up-to-date. We even had a power outage, which didn’t affect us because of the Generator system. Great stay.

The property is amazing. Unfortunately, it was a rainy weekend, so I didn't get to explore as much as I otherwise would have. Property is very clean, with lots of space.

Great time . Everything was as advertised

Amazing vacation spot! We love the house and the area. The owner was easy to communicate with and was very helpful/provided very helpful information.

Quiet, beautiful views and wood stove. What else do you need?

This home and property were beautiful! The views out of expansive windows and sundeck were stunning starting from picturesque fall foliage to snowy landscape. Our host was lovely and thought of everything to make our Thanksgiving stay delightful and cozy: super soft beds and extra bedding, fully stocked kitchen, wood for the fire in the stove, toiletries/towels/soaps and detergents/trash bags. It was one of our favorite stays. Magical!!!!

The house was beautiful and absolutely immaculate. It was such a gorgeous and cozy retreat! Perfect place to spend a relaxing weekend. We are looking forward to coming back when the weather is warmer and the trees/gardens are green!

The house and property were really great. Magnificent views. Clean, comfy inside. Everything we hoped for. Would definitely stay again.