Marykay ~ Decatur Alpaca Cottage

Nice to meet you!

I’m Marykay and my family has lived on our urban farm for nearly 17 years.  Our home was built on what used to be a dairy farm long ago!  Although the original homestead and surrounding area have evolved quite a bit, I still enjoy staying close to the simpler things in life; a garden, animals, good people, and the beauty of nature.

I have a 30-year career working with clients around the world and enjoy this work quite a lot. The combination of that and a passion for nature makes hosting guests at Your Alpaca Cottage a natural extension of what I already love doing!

To host well combines attention to detail, a good bit of business sense, and gracious hospitality. A fun fact ~  as a kid I often built forts in the woods behind our home and played house with my friends.  Being an Airbnb Superhost is a lot like those childhood pastimes on a much larger scale!  I joyfully sweat the small stuff; creating a comfortable cottage with just the right touch of whimsy and also finding ways to surprise and delight our guests with little touches that show we care. This level of warmth has earned Your Alpaca Cottage 5-star ratings across the board!

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Mission Statement

Your Alpaca Cottage is an LGBTQ+ owned business rooted in Community, Inclusion, Philanthropy, and Hospitality. The Cottage is a place for our guests to rest, rejuvenate, and reconnect with loved ones.

Shivani & Family ~ Decatur Alpaca Cottage
Susan & Pam ~ Decatur Alpaca Cottage
Skyboy Blue & Peckorino ~ Decatur Alpaca Cottage

COMMUNITY//
We welcome everyone and we are actively committed to anti-racism. Hateful words and actions in any form toward our staff, animals, guests, grounds, and the surrounding community will not be tolerated.

INCLUSION//
We value kindness, diversity, and inclusion and strive to create a business that reflects those values. We are dedicated to facilitating joy, nurturing allyship, and acting as a positive force in our beloved local community.

HOSPITALITY//
We provide an incomparable guest experience in a welcoming, inclusive, and relaxed atmosphere for guests who seek fun and unique vacation and staycations.

PHILANTHROPY//
We intend to generate a reasonable return on our family’s investment, be a regular donor to alpaca and llama rescue efforts and organizations, and to finance continued growth that supports our ability to host our guests and their special events.

Alongside our supporting team of a diverse group of vendors, we diligently hold ourselves to maintaining an environment that is friendly, respectful, and creative. We encourage new ideas and optimism, for our future and yours.