Re: Time Away Innsitters,
I hired Carmen to take over for me at my bed-and-breakfast in Northfield, Minnesota for three weeks while I traveled in Italy. She came highly recommended, and she did not disappoint!
She displayed a consistent commitment to providing excellent customer service. My guests all gave her rave reviews and said that she made them feel extremely welcome and well taken care of. Carmen is an excellent cook who provides delicious breakfasts (and I'm sure other meals if need be). She is very warm and friendly and has no trouble conversing at length with the variety of customers one encounters in any hospitality-oriented business.
In addition, Carmen kept up the property and cared for my four cats with the same level of care and commitment. I felt very comfortable leaving things in her hands and was not surprised to find everything in perfect order when I returned from my trip.
I would not hesitate to recommend Carmen as an Inn-sitter. She is both extremely capable and completely trustworthy. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Pamela Sanford
The Magic Door Bed and Breakfast
magicdoorbb@yahoo.com
507-581-0445
I hired Carmen to take over for me at my bed-and-breakfast in Northfield, Minnesota for three weeks while I traveled in Italy. She came highly recommended, and she did not disappoint!
She displayed a consistent commitment to providing excellent customer service. My guests all gave her rave reviews and said that she made them feel extremely welcome and well taken care of. Carmen is an excellent cook who provides delicious breakfasts (and I'm sure other meals if need be). She is very warm and friendly and has no trouble conversing at length with the variety of customers one encounters in any hospitality-oriented business.
In addition, Carmen kept up the property and cared for my four cats with the same level of care and commitment. I felt very comfortable leaving things in her hands and was not surprised to find everything in perfect order when I returned from my trip.
I would not hesitate to recommend Carmen as an Inn-sitter. She is both extremely capable and completely trustworthy. Please feel free to contact me if you have any further questions.
Pamela Sanford
The Magic Door Bed and Breakfast
magicdoorbb@yahoo.com
507-581-0445
“WOW!!! Do we ever have to leave?”
Reviewed 2 weeks ago I barely stepped out of the door of Tin Lizzie before I wanted to write a review! Walking through the door of Tin Lizzie felt like being home. It was cozy and clean, plus it didn't hurt that our room was practically bigger than my house!! The innkeeper, Carmen, couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. She made a great experience even better with the delicious breakfasts, great conversation and wonderful recommendations for the area. You can truly tell that she loves what she does! We hadn't even left before deciding that we would return to Yosemite sometime in the Spring (and of course stay at this cute B&B).
Reviewed 2 weeks ago I barely stepped out of the door of Tin Lizzie before I wanted to write a review! Walking through the door of Tin Lizzie felt like being home. It was cozy and clean, plus it didn't hurt that our room was practically bigger than my house!! The innkeeper, Carmen, couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating. She made a great experience even better with the delicious breakfasts, great conversation and wonderful recommendations for the area. You can truly tell that she loves what she does! We hadn't even left before deciding that we would return to Yosemite sometime in the Spring (and of course stay at this cute B&B).
Kathy & Jacques Meinen ~ Satigny, Switzerland
We were absolutely thrilled with Carmen! We came back to our inn and winery that was cleaner than when we left, a garden tidier than when we left, and two dogs that had thoroughly bonded with her.
The dogs miss her!
We received daily emails with photos during the 2 weeks we were gone, so we knew that our business was in good hands.
We whole-heartedly recommend them for any professional assignment. A lovely person who I can highly recommend to anyone who wants their business looked after in the best ever possible way. Thank you Carmen!
Marina & Richard Mills ~ Cortijo, Spain
Carmen house sat for us for a week over the Christmas period. We couldn't have wished for a better sitter. She took us to the airport and collected us again and we arrived home to an immaculate house and very happy, relaxed dogs. Just perfect. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Kris & George Bordeaux ~ Collioure, France
We were initially concerned that Carmen was coming from such a great distance to care for our animals and large home, but she arrived right on time as promised. She was lovely from the start....she kept in contact on a regular basis, and when we arrived home everything was perfect. (maybe even cleaner than when we had left) :) The animals were happy, and so were we! Thank you Carmen. Best Regards, Kris & George
No poaching allowed!
Carmen has you been running the Tin Lizzie Inn for a year now. The reviews on TripAdvisor should be all the recommendation she needs. She is a 5 diamond and glowing. As the owner of the Tin Lizzie Inn, I can say she has been a joy to work with.
I know in time she will be leaving to go elsewhere; I just hope it's not soon. If it were up to me, she would have a permanent home at the Tin Lizzie Inn. I am holding back on my recommendation for fear of losing her to another Inn.
David Woodworth (owner of the Tin Lizzie Inn)
Brenda Gagan ~ Edinburgh, Scotland
Carmen provided excellent care for our 2 dogs and 1 cat during the 4 weeks we were away. In addition, we came home to a spotless house, and a welcome home bottle of wine and flowers. I could not have imagined more from relatives let alone house sitter I had never met. A definite must if you are in need of quality house sitter. Thanks Again!
Paula Pope ~ Durango, Colorado
I have used many house sitters in the past however Carmen eased my mind from the moment I first spoke with her. She is an easy going, and down to earth person. My 2 dogs took to her immediately, and when I arrived back home it was clear they had all bonded nicely. The home was neat and tidy, and that is not an easy task as it is quite large. Carmen emailed me almost every other day to check-in and let me know how things were going which was greatly appreciated. I will be contacting her again in the near future, as I can't imagine using anyone else. Thanks a bunch!
Dennis Moore/Lilian Tuypens ~ Fuengirola, Spain
Carmen was great to have stay in our villa & look after the three dogs.
While we were away, she did a great job cleaning up our bottom terrace & garden
We highly recommend her for future house-sitting vacancies and if we have another one in the future, we would email her first to check their availability.
We hope to see you again in the future!
We were absolutely thrilled with Carmen! We came back to our inn and winery that was cleaner than when we left, a garden tidier than when we left, and two dogs that had thoroughly bonded with her.
The dogs miss her!
We received daily emails with photos during the 2 weeks we were gone, so we knew that our business was in good hands.
We whole-heartedly recommend them for any professional assignment. A lovely person who I can highly recommend to anyone who wants their business looked after in the best ever possible way. Thank you Carmen!
Marina & Richard Mills ~ Cortijo, Spain
Carmen house sat for us for a week over the Christmas period. We couldn't have wished for a better sitter. She took us to the airport and collected us again and we arrived home to an immaculate house and very happy, relaxed dogs. Just perfect. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to anyone.
Kris & George Bordeaux ~ Collioure, France
We were initially concerned that Carmen was coming from such a great distance to care for our animals and large home, but she arrived right on time as promised. She was lovely from the start....she kept in contact on a regular basis, and when we arrived home everything was perfect. (maybe even cleaner than when we had left) :) The animals were happy, and so were we! Thank you Carmen. Best Regards, Kris & George
No poaching allowed!
Carmen has you been running the Tin Lizzie Inn for a year now. The reviews on TripAdvisor should be all the recommendation she needs. She is a 5 diamond and glowing. As the owner of the Tin Lizzie Inn, I can say she has been a joy to work with.
I know in time she will be leaving to go elsewhere; I just hope it's not soon. If it were up to me, she would have a permanent home at the Tin Lizzie Inn. I am holding back on my recommendation for fear of losing her to another Inn.
David Woodworth (owner of the Tin Lizzie Inn)
Brenda Gagan ~ Edinburgh, Scotland
Carmen provided excellent care for our 2 dogs and 1 cat during the 4 weeks we were away. In addition, we came home to a spotless house, and a welcome home bottle of wine and flowers. I could not have imagined more from relatives let alone house sitter I had never met. A definite must if you are in need of quality house sitter. Thanks Again!
Paula Pope ~ Durango, Colorado
I have used many house sitters in the past however Carmen eased my mind from the moment I first spoke with her. She is an easy going, and down to earth person. My 2 dogs took to her immediately, and when I arrived back home it was clear they had all bonded nicely. The home was neat and tidy, and that is not an easy task as it is quite large. Carmen emailed me almost every other day to check-in and let me know how things were going which was greatly appreciated. I will be contacting her again in the near future, as I can't imagine using anyone else. Thanks a bunch!
Dennis Moore/Lilian Tuypens ~ Fuengirola, Spain
Carmen was great to have stay in our villa & look after the three dogs.
While we were away, she did a great job cleaning up our bottom terrace & garden
We highly recommend her for future house-sitting vacancies and if we have another one in the future, we would email her first to check their availability.
We hope to see you again in the future!
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Magic Door Bed and Breakfast. The bed was comfortable, the room cozy, the amenities perfect and the food delicious. Our host, Carmen could not have been more hospitable! We hope to return again!
Jack and Deb
Jack and Deb
The Tin Lizzie Inn is a quirky, upscale/upmarket old-fashioned inn with a nice but not overbearing Ford Model T theme in the inn itself. It is located in an attractive spot in some trees perhaps 100 metres from the highway. The inn itself is lovely to stay in - our upstairs room was huge, with comfortable bed, nice bath, good shower etc.
But... what really made the visit and the 5 rating was the host, Carmen. She is both very friendly, and with an excellent sense of humor, and really genuinely helpful with plans for visiting Yosemite (e.g., sharing her 'local knowledge' tips rather than, say, just handing over the stock Yosemite map) and overall, a person that makes you feel very comfortable and welcome.
Stayed in September, traveled as a couple
But... what really made the visit and the 5 rating was the host, Carmen. She is both very friendly, and with an excellent sense of humor, and really genuinely helpful with plans for visiting Yosemite (e.g., sharing her 'local knowledge' tips rather than, say, just handing over the stock Yosemite map) and overall, a person that makes you feel very comfortable and welcome.
Stayed in September, traveled as a couple
