As a cook, I appreciate a well equipped kitchen, so when we were outfitting the Owlhaven, I did my best to make sure it had everything a large group might need to enjoy wonderful meals together. Along with all the normal things like dishes and glassware for 16, knives, cutting boards, pots and pans, and…
Traveling With Kids
When you’re traveling with little ones, you’ve automatically got a boatload of stuff to bring, from diapers to wipes to clothing to food to that very special blankie. It all takes space. That’s why we stocked the Owlhaven with ALL the baby things we could think of. If it is bulky and needed, we probably…
Vacationing with a big group? Here’s what to look for
Vacations have always been hugely important in our family. Over many years I scrimped and saved in almost every other category of our budget just so that we would be able to vacation with our kids each year. We first rented a vacation home back in 2005 when we ‘only’ had 10 people in our…
Got games?
Games are a huge part of our family fun, especially when we are on vacation. Here are some of the games you will find at the Owlhaven. Phase Ten Chess Spot It Uno Gubs Pinochle Dragonwood Dominoes Apples to Apples Junior Along with all these games we also have Lego Duplos, a huge stash of…
Babies and Toddlers at the Owlhaven
Here at the Owlhaven, as parents of 10 children and grandparents of 6, we understand the special challenges of traveling with infants and toddlers. We’ve set up the house with three important goals in mind. 1. Keep your kids safe 2. Let you relax 3. Shorten your packing list Here’s what we have to simplify…
What’s in Our Kitchen?
Over the years when we’ve rented homes, I’ve always appreciated knowing what what will be in the kitchen when we get there. Here’s the scoop on the Owlhaven kitchen. Appliances include a gleaming 5 burner Bosch gas range, a European style microwave, an oversize sink with a touch-controlled faucet, and TWO dishwashers. One is next…
