Pam and Mike have done a fantastic job of providing pretty much everything a group would want for having a relaxing weekend and enjoying their time together how they want to spend it. We had 10 total people (all adults).
Here's what I mean by "well-managed":
- Just the right amount of labels and instructions for things like electrical switches and appliance controls; no need to call hosts with questions
- Mike visited briefly early on during our stay to chat for a bit and ensure we had everything
- Plenty of wood for the scenic firepit on the banks of the river; Mike also provided us with an axe for splitting the larger logs
- A lot of helpful "little things" (condiments/spices, extra trash bags/paper towels, coffee filters, dish soap, vacuum, etc) that one might forget to bring or pick up from grocery
- Their attention to detail on their property's listing was thorough and accurate and helped us with planning
Things we especially liked:
- Fire pit by the river was very pretty stunning at dusk/night
- Very large covered porch with plenty of seating and a large table for games
- Two bathrooms was a huge asset (we've stayed at plenty of places with just one and it's pretty annoying, especially first thing in the morning)
- Lots of lighting, inside and out (again, helpful for game playing)
- Very close to plenty of groceries and restaurants but not SO close as to ruin the feeling of "getting away"
Things to consider:
- As they make very clear in the listing, there are only two private bedrooms, so be sure that everyone else is okay with sleeping in open areas (mostly re: noise)
- As they also make clear, it may not be suitable for very young children both because of the loft railing and the proximity to the river
- We had either misplaced the instructions for "what to do before check-out" or it was inadvertently not left on the kitchen table (as Pam later told me), so if you don't see it, contact your hosts; I've often seen such instructions on the fridge at other rentals
Conclusion: Without a doubt, an excellent vacation rental managed by thoughtful and considerate hosts. Thank you Pam and Mike for your efforts and I hope we get a chance to come back again!
