• The Harrison Family

    June 8th, 2025

    Thank you both for an amazing and relaxing family vacation. Our week here at Les Manibelles exceeded all of our expectations Rooms were extremely inviting and comfortable, the grounds were impeccably maintained, and the entire experience was luxurious and tranquil.

    The both of you have gone above and beyond to create an unforgettable experience for your guests. I have never felt so relaxed on vacation. We enjoyed the numerous activities from pottery classes, biking tours, farmers markets, and river kayaking. Honestly, we all wish we could have stayed longer.

    Thank you both for such a memorable experience – we absolutely love you guys!!

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  • Lisa

    December 8, 2024

    What a most glorious weekend spent with you both at Les Manibelles. Everything was just so magical. Not only have you created and built a magnificent beautiful home on the outside - It is the soul of the home that truly shines through. There is something so spiritual and healing about your home and for me personnaly it has given me the space I craved and allowed me to breathe and laugh alot! Thank you for entering my life- I cannot wait to return (Hopefully with Jason and Mitch!!)

    Love you guys - stay in touch!! lots of hugs Love xxx

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  • Mitchell

    December 10. 2024

    The greatest compliment I can give you is that for the last 24 hours I've had anxiety about leaving!

    You are the most fabulous hosts and the most gracious beautiful people I've ever met. Your home is filled with love, passion and Xmas decorations!! It's truly stunning!

    I know this will not be the last time we meet and I count down the days until we reunite. You've become dear friends and people I loved spending every minute with you both. Until we meet again - lots of love xxx

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  • David, Amanda, Charlie & Henry

    March 23, 2025

    To see the new life you are building together, and in this community, first hand has been such a joy. The next phase of life, work and friendships is going to be as grand as what you have left behind.

    Thank you for sharing this with us — Thank you for your constant love, generosity and joyous spirits. We love you beyond measure. Until next time…

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  • Jade & Will

    Quintessential! Stupendous! Extraordinary! So WOW! Amazing! Beautiful! Carl, David, Poppy and their wonderful home is the best place I have ever been to!

    Calm, crazy, home from home, glamorous and simply the most special place! I will be returning every year (if they will have me!).

    We were made to feel part of their circle and family and it was all so easy. Looked after with 7 star quality! Beds! well that I can say - comfiest beds i’ve ever slept in !

    So to finish off... PHENOMENAL!

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  • Em

    Words fail me, to describe just how thankful I am for the both of you. Les Manibelles is a place I would call home. From the incredible food to the warmest welcomes and comfort, this is a place I will never forget.

    I love you both so much. You have created a moment, an experience and the most beautiful home from home. This is just the start to something extraordinary.

    I will miss you.

    With all my love

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  • Albert

    September 04, 2024

    Thank you for such an unforgettable experience that I’ll cherish for the rest of my life. You welcomed us into your new home and made us feel like it was ours -everything about this experience feels like a hug to the soul.

    I can't wait to be back and share this experience again.

    Thank you again,

    Love

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  • Sian & Chris

    Christopher's 50th birthday! It is so amazing to come back and see Les Manibelles all polished and lovingly restored! May she make all your dreams come true! A magical place where so many fabulous memories have already, and will continue to be made. We are both looking forward to returning and watching "Les Manibelles" grow! Love always to you three Special souls.

    XXX P.S. I love eggs too!!

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  • Orlando

    Augest 04, 2024

    This experience has been beyond Magical. So much so, that to define it would be to limit it.

    However, the effect of staying here under your wonderful energy, love and love will stay with me forever.

    Thank you for following your dreams and making them a reality that you were so kind to share with us.

    But most of all

    Thank you for being you!

    All the love

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  • Ali & Bill

    Thanks so much for sharing your amazing slice of heaven with us. We loved our visit and look forward to many happy returns. The love and attention you've put into Les Manibells is so obvious and we can't wait to see how it grows over the years. We miss you in L.A. but are so happy for new life.

    With love,

    10/10 cookie

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  • Donna & Rose

    September, 2024

    Words cannot express the emotions and joy of my birthday week with you both! Every meal and every moment was exquisite & Les Maribelles has left footprints on my heart!

    Merci beaucoup Mon Cherie x 1000!!!

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  • Clare & Tony

    Our stay at Les Manibelles has been absolutely memorable. Carl + David are the most perfect hosts (+ Poppy). Les Manibelles is a dream realized in every way. Wild horses couldn't keep us away! Thank you thank you thank you!!! xxx

    Home always

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  • Thomas

    To Uncle Carl and Auntie David,

    Thank you both for letting us come out to enjoy your new home. I loved every second of it, especially spending it with you two.

    Thank you for showing me all the lovely places around, and thank you for all the amazing meals you cooked for us all. I hope to come back out very soon to have more memories together.

    Lots of love from

    Thomas

    xxx

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  • Maddie

    Thank you for the most fabulous and healing few days. We love you both so much and we can’t thank you enough for opening up your home up to us. It felt like a hug.

    Until next time love y’all forever

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