guests staying longer than two days get an additional daily discount rate $5.00 for each day with minimun daily bedroom rate rate set at $75.00

Returning guests are given further discounts of $10.00 to the point of reaching the $75.00 minimum on a one day base rate and if they return with other guests the new folks start on the sliding scale at the point. At the point after a 6th visit rate increases in the other direction, after the 12th visit the cycle repeats.

In addition to above various rates a 6% state and a 5% county tax must be factored in, for a total 11% to the cost of stay.

The innkeeper offers the above arrangements for several reasons. Some people may come here mainly to absorb the architectural nuances. Others might come here simply to get away from things in the outside world. And then there are those who might be looking for a far out and very different atmosphere to be with a group of close friends. I want the visitor(s) to sense they are here to have a prime experience of their choosing, exclusive of interruptions such as coping with unknown arrivals of others.

Some additional reasons for this approach are that the house is setup in an open manner with only one master bedroom (next to the main entrance) being designed to have a privacy door because of its close proximity to the main entrance of the Castle. In addition, the sunken bathtub/shower between the master bedrooms require cooperation amongst guests regarding timing of usage. Furthermore a sturdy swinging door lays between master bedrooms with no lock . The unique passageway just mentioned was meant to exist by the architect and the original owner/builder. If you really like doors pick a Victorian structure for lots and lots of doors. The issue of doors was a design decision to let the structure itself provide ample privacy which is accomplished in the way the rooms are set off, as seen in the floor plan. In the case of having a single couple, this presents little problem because the visitors are informed of the freedom of movement between rooms. If I have multiple visitors I expect them to be well acquainted and respectful towards each each other. The typical usage of doors to emotionally expressively slam about for others to understand some folks state of mind is very limited in this situation. Of course folks are still welcome to echo at night the refraims of 'good night jimbo, ect.', it just lacks the shutting of doors sound effects.

50% Reservation deposit is required. The reservation deposit is refundable in case of cancellation when notifying innkeeper two weeks in advance. Full payment is expected shortly on arrival.

Personal Checks, Money Orders or certified checks accepted when sent one week before arrival. Credit Cards are not accepted. In other situations where payment via postal service is not applicable, such as due to short notice reservations, cash only upon arrival is acceptable.

One or two day notice is usually required to schedule a reservation. I normally take no further reservations the day before a visit at 5pm so as to have a time to arrange with other guests a time lead to know if earlier then usual arrival arrival can be arranged. It is also a pertintent issue for innkeeper to acquire needed supplies like organic bread from natural food Co-op, as well as Arnold's Market's bacon and fresh suasage from Carbondale.

Please read Reservations and Policies page for further details regarding refunds and Monthly Calendars denoting openings available, ect.