I recognize that you and the P-Vine will make up your own minds as to what is best for you both but I think Sage's idea is a great one. How far are you from Charlotte? Five hours? An apartment waiting at the other end of the drive would be an adventure in its own right and you could make that drive every other month if you wished to. Or you could take a room at a residential hotel in Charlotte and not have to do any housework. How about that!