I'm in a similar situation. I just did my BFR last night (ASEL) and find myself finally wanting to get off my duff and get my AMEL.
The new FBO in my hometown has a nice looking Travelair for $275/hr wet (+55 for the instructor) and they are in a nice quiet airspace. I think I'm going to try to get trained while I'm down visiting family next week.
I am private, no instrument, so it should be an abbreviated list of tasks. I'm going to restudy the multi chapter in the AFH as well as Bob Gardner's multi book ahead of the lessons (as well as read the POH a few times). I'm hopeful I can fly 3-4 times and be ready for a checkride.
(Yes, when I buy a twin, I will get lots more dual in my plane, but I want to get the rating now as a personal achievement and step towards that goal).