About Us

Hello and thanks for checking us out!

We're Sam and Alex, a husband and wife duo from Eastern North Carolina, who now live in Northern Virginia. We have enjoyed spending time in Basye / Mt. Jackson with our four kids and bought 100 Maple during the pandemic when we were stuck at home in our small, suburban condo. High-speed internet made it possible for us to spread out and live in a beautiful mountain home while working and attending school remotely. Maple is the perfect place for our family to spend time, as some of us are more outdoorsy than others and some of us are more fond of indoor activities. Maple has us (and you!) covered on both fronts.

Sam has extensive experience in commercial and residential construction, and, prior to relocating to Virginia, was the Owner/Operator of a small construction company focused on residential remodels in North Carolina. Alex is a technology consultant for government agencies with a similar construction background and a passion for design and home décor. Together we have remodeled Maple from top to bottom, furnishing the place with unique thrift store finds, family antiques, and art that we've created and stumbled upon. 

Over the last 15 years, as a family and with friends, we have stayed in dozens of vacation homes and have learned a lot about what works and what doesn't in those spaces. We incorporated many of these ideas into the renovation of this home to make it as comfortable and fun as possible. This is our family's getaway and we are so excited to host and share it with you and make you feel right at home!