Okies on the move

Guest: Catfeet (Oklahoma)
Date of Stay: 10/08/11 Review Submitted: 10/24/11

We recently spent 8 nights at the "little cottage in the woods" and had a great time. Milt and Mary Lou are the perfect hosts. A wonderful place to rest, relax, and refresh. We left there and spent the next week looking for, but never finding, accomodations that met what we had left in Nancy. It is a hard act to follow, that is for sure. We really enjoyed Haney's Appledale Farm, the best fried apple pies, and oh yeah the caramel apples are a must too. We also took a driving tour and had a great time locating and photographing all of the old barns in the area. Don't leave there without seeing Cumberland Falls. Thank you both for a much needed rest. Many blessings to you both. Godspeed.

Owner response:Steve and Cathy, We are so happy to had you stay in the cottage, we feel very blessed to have nice people such as you visit. Glad that you had a good time and got your much needed rest. Best of luck always to you, and please return again. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, romantic getaway.

Vacation Sept 2011

Guest: Ron (Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 09/02/11 Review Submitted: 09/10/11

My wife and I stayed at the cottage Sept 2 - Sept 8, 2011. It is very nice and it is obivious Mary Lou put a lot of effort and detail making it a home away from home. For two people it is very roomy and has just about everything you could want or need. It has a nice living room area, very comfortable with satellite TV and Internet for your laptop. The kitchen is well equiped and very nice, large refrigerator, plenty of cabinets and all the tools. There is a private porch which we enjoy setting out in the evenings. It also has a large yard area and huge parking space. There is a private dock and boat ramp a very short distance from the cottage. It is a very nice community with a lot of nice homes and off the beaten path which is exactly what we were looking for. The drive off route 80 is very pleasant especially the last couple of miles where you will likely see deer close to the road. Milt and Mary Lour are wonderful host/friends and will make your stay very enjoyable. Milt suggested using Lee's Air Park and Marine Service to winterize our boat and that was a great choice. Outstanding service on very short notice, friendly, and a price well below my usual Sea Ray dealer. Consider visiting the Civil War Museum in Nancy it is well worth your time. It has an amazing collection of artifacts and displays to look at. It is very well done and far exceeded our expectations of what we thought it would be like. We consider Milt and Mary Lou are friends and feel very lucky to have found such a nice place for very little cost.

Owner response:We always enjoy you and Cathy and Doogie visiting us and you have become like family. We are so sorry for all the rain that you had last week, but we have no control over that. So glad that you like the service that Lee gave you, he always goes above and beyond. Please let us know when you want the next visit as you still have 2 days left. Thank you again for the trust and friendship that you have shown us, you are always welcome back anytime. Thanks so much. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Pet owners, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

not a cottage

Guest: mike and terry (cincinnati, oh)
Date of Stay: 08/25/11 Review Submitted: 08/29/11

this is an apartment or mother in law suite. not private, patio is shared with the main house. It is in the middle of nowhere. It is a very nice little apartment but not what I wanted. There was no privacy especially when I would have had to share the patio with the owners. I do not understand the other reviews as I feel duped. If the ads opener had not said cottage and boat ramp I would not have even looked. We expected a boat ramp and lake access within walking distance. very bad for this family.

Owner response:Look at my Pictures,it is a Cottage,read the ad, it states SHARED back porch (she failed to mention the private front porch on the cottage)My ad states Boat Ramp is 1/2 mi. as well as the 88 boat slips,(also no mention of) Did she not look at map & figure out that the nearest town is 10 miles. Plenty of Privacy, this is a very unhappy Lady that could have never been pleased, a half mile walk to the lake would have been healthy for her. Look at all the good reviews and judge for yourself. We have been blessed through the years with the good people that have stayed with us and will not let 1 person taint that.

Recommended for:Age 55+.

LOVED IT!

Guest: Traveler (Brunswick)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11 Review Submitted: 06/29/11

I stayed at the Rose Garden Cottage while my son was attending a summer camp in Kentucky. I found the adorable cottage just as the owners had described it. The view from the front of the cottage was majestic! The quietness of the cottage and its surroundings provided me peace to recharge. I absolutely loved my stay there. Mary Lou and Milt were more than helpful! They were excellent hosts! I enjoyed every moment of my stay at the Rose Garden Cottage. I would definitely recommend this cottage to others. It is a gem!

Owner response:Colleen, We enjoyed you so much too, it was like having family! I am so glad that Ryan enjoyed his camp, I saw a huge interesting bug the other day and seriously thought about mailing it to him! Best of luck to you and your son in all that you do. Thank you also for all the healthy eating tips. Have a wonderful summer. Milt and Mary Lou

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Robertsons Vacation--5/22/2011 through 5/27/2011

Guest: Angela (Flora, Indiana)
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 05/28/11

Such a lovely stay...peaceful, secluded, yet close to many things for the kids (ages 3 and 5) to do. We so appreciate you working with us to come a week earlier than expected. And we especially appreciate your complete and utter hospitality, kindness, and all the information you gave us as to where to go fishing, etc! It was truly a great place to stay, my husband was completely taken aback when we first arrived because he expected far less than what we received. Truly a home away from home, nice, clean, convenient, awesome views, I cannot say enough! Trace especially LOVED being unleashed and free to roam. Thank you so much, Milt and Mary Lou for everything! We hope to see you again next year, possibly later in the summer, and with a BOAT this time!! Definitely recommending to family and friends!

Owner response:We enjoyed your family and glad that you came to stay with us, Your children were wonderful and Trace was a well behaved happy dog. Your family is always welcome back. Thank you for your kind words and best of luck with the new job. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Pet owners, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Getaway

Guest: stayc (Corbin, Ky)
Date of Stay: 10/13/10 Review Submitted: 10/17/10

We had a wonderful few days in the cottage. It was very quite and had everything we needed. We really needed to get away from work and school. I am glad that my children were able to get to come down the last day. We had fun playing scrabble and cornhole. The banana trees are just awesome. My husband and son are now wanting to find some to plant at our house. We hope to be able to come visit again.

Owner response:We enjoyed having you as guests at our cottage and do hope that you can make it back for a mini-vacation and Delila is always welcome too! Take care and enjoy a peaceful fall season. We hope that your banana tree will thrive! Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Stan and Patty's Review

Guest: Stan/Patty (Lexington, Ky)
Date of Stay: 09/23/10 Review Submitted: 10/09/10

We spent over 2wks resting and relaxing at the cottage amid Roses, Kentucky Banana Trees!!! and thoroughly enjoyed it. Milt and MaryLou are outstanding hosts who will go out of their way to ensure your stay is a memorable one. The views are beautiful from the property, fishing is nearby and the Mill Spring Battlefield Tour and Museum is a must. This getaway was better than expected. We would recommend it to anyone. Thanks so much for the memories and we'll be seeing ya'll again soon..Stan-Patty

Owner response:Stan and Patty, We loved having you all here and getting to know you. What wonderful guests to have for 2 weeks plus. We loved Dolly and do hope that you will come back again, the next time you need a get away. Thank you so much for choosing to stay with us. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Families with teenagers, pet owners, adventure seekers, sightseeing, tourists without a car, age 55+, people with disabilities, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.

Quiet, quaint and calming

Guest: Todd, Rhonda & girls (Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/29/10 Review Submitted: 08/17/10

Great place to stay. Very reasonable, great hosts and close to the lake. You can't beat this for relaxing. Hope to be back again.

Owner response:What wonderful guest you were, you are a lovely family and it was so nice to have had you stay with us and we hope that you and the girls visit again. Thank you so much. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Perfect Lake Getaway

Guest: Rob (Piqua, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 08/02/10

We recently stayed 4 nights at the Rose Garden Cottage. We were looking for an affordable, yet clean and quiet place near the lake. With a nice launch ramp, community dock, and being located only 1 mile by lake from Coney Bottom, this place was absolutely perfect! All we had to bring were our clothes, food, and laptop (since they have wireless internet service). Milt and Mary Lou were more than accomdating. We really look forward to visiting again soon.

Owner response:We loved having you all and do appreciate you staying with us and we look forward to having nice people like you returning. Have a wonderful summer and do please come back. Milt and Mary Lou

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, age 55+, romantic getaway.

Guest: Carol, Bill & Zack (Dover, Ohio )
Date of Stay: 08/23/09 Review Submitted: 08/23/09

Milt & Mary Lou were great,This is our second vacation this summer, the hospitality was so great when we were here in June 2009 we returned in August and plan on coming back again in October. You won't regret spending time with Mary Lou & Milt.

Owner response:We Love having this family, they have become like family. Zach we miss that glowing smile of you, and thank you for calling to check on Hoover. Thanks so much for the kind words. Milt & Mary Lou

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