Lush Garden Cottage w/ Climbing Roses and Famously Green Backyard
Hosted by Merle Bogdanich
SuperHost · 10 years hosting
Methane vent · Landfill gas possible · Open flame caution
Merle bought the garden cottage specifically for the big backyard and the grass back there stays green even in the worst drought years — he cannot explain it but he is not complaining about it either. The vent pipe running up the cottage wall he has wrapped beautifully in climbing roses, which he considers one of his better aesthetic decisions. Guests say the air has real character and Merle says thank you, he works at it. The cottage itself is cozy and well-appointed and he keeps it very clean.
What this place offers
House rules
- · No open flames in the backyard — Merle has a reason, he just doesn't share it
- · Open windows before lighting kitchen stove (always)
- · Do not attempt to investigate or cap the vent pipe
- · Morning smell dissipates by 10am — just give it time
Hosted by Merle Bogdanich
SuperHost · 10 years hosting
Response rate
100%
Response time
within a few hours
Languages
English
Merle bought the garden cottage specifically because of the big backyard and the lush green of the grass back there, which he says stays green even in drought years — he can't explain it but he's not complaining. The vent pipe running up the cottage wall he's wrapped in climbing roses. Guests say the air has real character.
4.84 · 8 reviews
Vivienne
Austin, TX
The backyard green grass is genuinely the greenest grass I have ever seen. Merle's climbing roses on the vent pipe are charming. Lovely cottage.
Lucia E.
Miami, FL
The air has real character — Merle is right. Opened the window in the morning and it was herbal and earthy. The garden is beautiful.
Raymond G.
Kansas City, MO
Great cottage in a great neighborhood. The backyard smells different near the pipe but the rose coverage softens it. Merle is knowledgeable and kind.
Sandra K.
Richmond, VA
The grass is drought-resistant and evergreen even in winter — I asked Merle about it and he just nodded with this satisfied smile. Cottage is cozy and well-equipped.
Harriet Z.
Edinburgh, UK
Stayed here twice in one year. The cottage is tucked and peaceful. The garden is vivid and alive. Merle leaves a delightful welcome note.
Nadia O.
Atlanta, GA
The scent in the air is unusual and somewhat compelling. Almost floral, almost not. The cottage interior is absolutely spotless. Loved it.
Ingrid
Stockholm, SE
Heard a soft constant hiss from the pipe in the yard all night. It was not the wind. I looked it up. I know what it is. The cottage itself is lovely and Merle was very responsive.
Response from host
The vent pipe is part of the property's natural drainage system — totally normal utility infrastructure! The sound does carry on still nights. Appreciate the curiosity and glad the cottage worked for you.
Garrett P.
Denver, CO
Merle's garden is the kind of place you want to read a book and stay all afternoon. The roses are exceptional. The evergreen grass is something of a wonder.