Owner's Response: We are very sorry that this quest did not enjoy the grounds at our home. We work very hard to preserve the natural beauty of the plants and trees that surround our home. There are several Dogwood trees on the property as well as Azaleas and other shade loving trees and flowers. Cutting back too many of the overhead trees would harm the natural landscaping on this one acre lot that we have worked so hard to maintain. However, we do a light trimming of all trees and shrubs in early spring and late fall every year. We also enjoy the many birds, chipmunks and squirrels that make this their home. The website shows pics from different seasons. The flowering trees and shrubs on the grounds are going to be more interesting and more beautiful when everything is in bloom in the spring and fall. Living on the water does tend to cause wood to warp very quickly and we do routine checks and maintenance to ensure that everything is safe. If the guest found a problem we apologize and appreciate her letting us know. Our home is indeed on a cove, as indicated on the map. Swimming on the big water can be a bit of a challenge with all the boat traffic so most people tend to seek out a cove for this reason. We do work very hard to ensure that ours is a happy , peaceful home to visit. It is 5 minutes out of the city limits, located in a country setting, overlooking the lake. Mosquito's may be present anywhere there is water , especially after dark. As explained to our guest we did have a problem with some of our previous guests allowing children and pets to play in the blinds so we did have some custom window treatments on order. We felt it wiser to leave the old blinds up until the new ones came, in for privacy purposes. Our guests comfort and enjoyment is our number one priority.