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Imagine the excitement, magic and variety of THE BIG APPLE, plus the luxury of relaxing, when you wish, peacefully and affordably, in a spacious suite in a private home.
YOUR HOSTS, THE MONROES
Gail, with a degree in mechanical engineering, loves to build, repair, and improve anything -- from sports cars to sailboats to old houses. He took early retirement from his computer specialist's position with the Human Resources Administration of the City of New York.
Paula has been a teacher, graphics artist, computer systems supervisor, and caterer. Today, a French Culinary Institute trained professional chef, she operates The Strange Dog Inn, develops recipes, and writes and lectures about food.
Both active seniors, we enjoy life, particularly sailing, watching baseball, reading, the arts, travel, and all things Russian. Seasoned New Yorkers, we can help you navigate your way through our sometimes confusing -- but always interesting -- city.
Also in residence: A new Strange Dog named "Hope" ("Nadja") who is a Kosovo refugee sent by son David, plus two somewhat shy housecats: "Moo2" and "Puff."
Our son, David, is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and a State Department Special Agent. His wife, Scarlet, is a retired Marine Corps Major. When not on assignments, they live on Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
PREVIOUS GUESTS
Excerpts (freely translated and edited) from German language guidebooks
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YOUR HOSTS, THE MONROES
Gail, with a degree in mechanical engineering, loves to build, repair, and improve anything -- from sports cars to sailboats to old houses. He took early retirement from his computer specialist's position with the Human Resources Administration of the City of New York.
Paula has been a teacher, graphics artist, computer systems supervisor, and caterer. Today, a French Culinary Institute trained professional chef, she operates The Strange Dog Inn, develops recipes, and writes and lectures about food.
Both active seniors, we enjoy life, particularly sailing, watching baseball, reading, the arts, travel, and all things Russian. Seasoned New Yorkers, we can help you navigate your way through our sometimes confusing -- but always interesting -- city.
Also in residence: A new Strange Dog named "Hope" ("Nadja") who is a Kosovo refugee sent by son David, plus two somewhat shy housecats: "Moo2" and "Puff."
Our son, David, is a Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel and a State Department Special Agent. His wife, Scarlet, is a retired Marine Corps Major. When not on assignments, they live on Emerald Isle, North Carolina.
PREVIOUS GUESTS
We've welcomed guests from Albania (Kosovo), Argentina, Australia (including Tasmania), Austria, Brazil, Canada, China, England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Russia, Scotland, South Africa, Switzerland, Wales and our own US states.
If you wish, we can put you in touch with former guests in your own country or area so that you can contact them, first hand, about their stay at The Strange Dog Inn.
What do they think of The Strange Dog Inn?
These are some typical comments from our guest book:
"Exceeded my expectations in every way!"
"We're sure this won't be the last time. Thanks to Paula and Gail, ... we've been very comfortably looked after, and heartily well fed. Such a beautiful house, too. We'll recommend you to all our friends."
"Absolutely great, I don't want to leave." [From a 14-year old]
"Thank you for a wonderful stay. A very pleasant way to spend our first days in New York."
"Wonderful food. Marvelous Hospitality."
"We won't forget your breakfasts and evening dinners."
What do they think of The Strange Dog Inn?
These are some typical comments from our guest book:
"Exceeded my expectations in every way!"
"We're sure this won't be the last time. Thanks to Paula and Gail, ... we've been very comfortably looked after, and heartily well fed. Such a beautiful house, too. We'll recommend you to all our friends."
"Absolutely great, I don't want to leave." [From a 14-year old]
"Thank you for a wonderful stay. A very pleasant way to spend our first days in New York."
"Wonderful food. Marvelous Hospitality."
"We won't forget your breakfasts and evening dinners."
"Thank you for showing us the real New York. You made us so welcome and we loved the dog
and cats. See you again someday."
"We'll come 'home' as soon as we can."
and cats. See you again someday."
"We'll come 'home' as soon as we can."
Excerpts (freely translated and edited) from German language guidebooks
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