It is very clear that Elena tries very hard to put thoughtful touches in her house for her guests. She also emailed me to give me suggestions of possible activities that might interest us. I really want to recognize her efforts.
The house was very clean, very comfortable, and very well maintained. I will say the only downside to this property (and this might be because we were there during the polar vortex and couldn’t leave due to most businesses being closed) the quiet hours are early. I’m not sure if she has cameras or neighbors, but I got a message from her at 9:20 reminding me of rental rules. Visitors are expected to be quiet and inside by 9 pm. It’s not a big deal to me because I’m in bed by 8, but in the event you are a night owl, looking at this place as somewhere you and friends could potentially hang out, or if you enjoy sharing adult beverages together, this might not be a good match. This would’ve been a non issue for me, but again, we were not able to socialize away from the house so for my older children traveling with us, this became a source of stress for me. The house is in a neighborhood, and I do understand her early quiet hours and can appreciate the respect and consideration she has for her neighbors.
Lastly, buy the accidental damage policy for this house. There are little notes asking visitors to be careful sitting in certain chairs as there is a potential to cause damage.