8/10 Good
Jennifer C., Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in the woods
This house is unique and gorgeous. The photos do not do it justice. There was plenty of room for our family of four plus a couple of overnight guests during our extended stay. The layout with the separate primary bedroom is great. The beds were very comfortable and we really enjoyed our visit.
Wade was very friendly during check in and helpful throughout our month-long stay. Though the check in process/visit was a little lengthy after a long, tiring drive, it was also helpful to learn about the house and the area and I appreciate the effort that went into helping us get our bearings.
There were a couple of maintenance issues during our stay but they were attended to promptly. There are definitely mice and a lot of bugs (to be expected based on the location) so if that's an issue for you, this house may not be the best fit. The driveway to the front door is very steep and requires 4-wheel drive. You can park under the house which is easier to access but you will have to carry your suitcases up a flight of stairs which may be an issue for some.
There is no cell coverage at the house and we found the internet service to be very slow. (Definitely not enough speed for streaming video.) We did not use the satellite television. I did hear from the owner after our visit to say that he found the satellite wasn't working properly and was replacing the modem so hopefully that helps with the internet speed as well.
There are a few small things that could be done to make the house even better. A towel hook and shelf for soap and shampoo for the outdoor shower would make this great feature even better. A comfy chair in the main bedroom would make this getaway spot even more of a sanctuary. The refrigerator door is extremely hard to open and should be repaired. Finally, making sure that the kitchen has all of the items needed for cooking a basic meal would be helpful. We purchased inexpensive measuring cups and spoons and left them for the next guests as we found these items missing.
If you are planning to use the CSS amenities, be sure you understand exactly how this works and what is available beforehand. Some of the advertised activities were not available during our stay--which we learned after our arrival and making a donation to the CSS, which was a bit of a disappointment. The CSS website may not be accurate and up-to-date, so be sure to talk to someone first.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 30 nights in Jul 2021