Giving this property 3 stars (more like 2.5). We have rented many homes and have never posted a negative review. However, we feel that this property could really improve with a modest investment for bedding/couches and overall cleanliness given the cost.
Starting with the pros. The property sits atop a beautiful area overlooking the lake in the midst of the woods. The outdoor area is spacious and the sunsets are gorgeous. The open design of the house affords guests the opportunity to take in the view. We enjoyed all of our meals outdoors and took advantage of the amenities.
Turning to the cons. The house is dated. And we wouldn’t have minded (chalking it up to “beachside charm”) but for the soiled sheets, pillows, comforters, couches, and outdoor cushions (see pictures). Although a cursory cleaning seems to have been performed, it was evident that sheets and comforters had not been washed in a long time. The couches were also filthy. As a result, we spent a considerable amount of time washing bedding and pillows while on vacation (unsuccessfully attempting to remove what appeared to be blood stains). We covered the stained couches with sheets. The outdoor cushions looked like they hadn’t been cleaned/replaced in years and the furniture is on the verge of falling apart. The beds are likewise old and creak with the smallest movement. The bedding/linens and towels all need to be replaced and the couches should be covered. This all led to paranoia as to lack of cleanliness, especially in the midst of a pandemic.
A few other notes. There was a single garbage bag for a week-long stay. While we brought many of our own supplies, we expected to have more than one garbage bag for the week. It’s such a minor and necessary item to provide to guests considering the nearest shop is at least 20 min away. When we were leaving (we mistakenly thought the checkout time was 11 am), the cleaning crew were incredibly rude and out of line. Given that there was a fee for the late checkout, the tone of the staff was unwarranted and off putting.
Finally, we had previously seen in one of the reviews that some guests had ventured down to the beach even after the erosion, and we did too on one of the days. But we were told to come up and we did immediately (so stay away from the beach even if you see paths in that direction).
