We’ve been welcoming folks to our three-room suite inside farmhouse since October 2013—over 4,000 guests have joined us for home-cooked breakfasts and dinners, sitting around a set table filled with food and conversation and laughter. We are rare in the U.S. to specialize in this style of hosting. The meals are included in the room price, of course, and are cooked with consideration of guests’ dietary restrictions. The suite has three rooms (library, bedroom, bathroom, and a bonus walk-in closet) with private entrance and private deck. When Airbnb introduced its Superhost program in January 2014, we were in the first group so recognized and have not missed that honor for 103 consecutive quarters. We have been included in the top 1% of Airbnbs world-wide.

The Suite is now listed on Hipcamp as well; our listing on Hipcamp offers “Nana’s Comfort Zone,” a package that includes the suite, along with your choice of campsites. This is for the family members who want to be “with the grandchildren, but not sleeping outside!” It was a new idea in ‘26, and it was very successful (per guests’ comments).

Home-cooked dinners and breakfasts are included in the room price.

We’ve hosted over 4,000 people who’ve enjoyed the super comfy bed, beautiful views, quiet nights, fresh home-made bread, soups; locally sourced vegetables; fresh local eggs; artesian spring water; and dinner tables with lots of good conversation and laughter. And wine, and … ice cream with John’s dangerously delicious salted caramel sauce. What’s it like? Many of our guests have said it was like “visiting old friends…staying with the grandparents you wished you’d had...”. “We felt comfortable immediately.”

The extra room in the suite has a new comfy sofa bed (for one), an eclectic CD library, dozens and dozens of books spanning centuries of good writing, DVDs, and all the major streaming services. And Starlink, just in case you want to stay connected.

Queen bed in the suite has a memory-foam mattress. Guests have access to laundry facilities, central living/dining room, deck, gardens, and 80 acres of wilderness park.

Our closest neighbors (not visible or audible) are beef ranchers. Ferndale, the small, Victorian-gingerbread town four miles east, has a burgeoning music scene, blacksmiths, a kayak builder, sculptors and artists. Main Street boasts a family-owned, 120-year-old drug store that will work with you if you've forgotten your meds, several fine restaurants and “fast food” local style (no businesses in Ferndale are franchises or national chains).

Russ Park is a city-owned 106-acre majestic redwood forest within Ferndale’s city limits. It’s pet friendly and features well-maintained hiking trails. Two historic cemeteries are just a couple walking blocks off Main Street. And, of course, there's also Big Nature: the ocean, the redwoods, birding, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, cycling, running, outdoor photography, film-making, fishing, duck hunting; plus Victorian architecture and exceptional regional food, cooking and baking.

“An INCREDIBLE stay with Wendy & John, in their BEAUTIFUL home and property. Really felt like a home away from home. The kindness, generosity, hospitality and divine meals cooked by the hosts were nourishing and heart-warming. Character, charm and serenity are infused in this place and the location to jump off on adventures in all directions was perfect. Sunset at the nearly secluded beach nearby was glorious and expansive. An unforgettable stay, and great way to celebrate turning 40 :-) Thank you Wendy & John!!!”

— Naveen