We stayed for a few days after Labor day and left short of our booking time, as this just wasn't the place for us. (I did tell the host it was for a work issue as I didn't want to hurt feelings and hadn't processed a fair report on our experience.)
First, Linda could not have been better at communication and responsiveness. The interior of the house was very clean. The exterior could use some attention. The patio could have used a hose-down, cleaning the debris and food stuff on chairs left by previous occupants. Small balcony off the bedroom had huge spider webs on back of the stacked chairs, making for an unsightly first impression.
As far as the experience, aesthetically it was mixed. The bedrooms were lovely, simple and uncluttered. Bathrooms super clean and updated and very nice. The main open seating area however, which should be the most inviting, was not that for us. This could be easily addressed by bringing a visitor's critical eye. The drapes were the main culprit (in bedrooms too, as only drawback there.) Unsightly, heavy, and clashing. Simple sheer curtains would brighten the interior, as the house is surrounded by trees, so light isn't a concern. The furnishings are very big sectionals, which overwhelm the room. However, it makes sense for large gatherings of people, I get it. The floor-to-ceiling fireplace is indeed beautiful, but it is cluttered with make-shift bookshelves on either side with a hodgepodge of old mainly children's books and "stuff." Those bookshelves could be moved to the downstairs bunkbed room, leaving the fireplace to be the true focal point. (Also, no need for the huge objects on top of the mantle, further cluttering the room.)
Kitchen was clean and updated, but throw out the stuff in the pantry cabinets most likely left by former guests. Much looks old and not so useful. Simplify the offerings--coffee and filters, Oil and vinegar, a few seasonings.
The town is a food desert. (There was one place we wanted to try, the Hungry Trout, but it was closed during our stay.) It's a good location for varied day trips, but we spent all of our time in the Lake Placid area for the great hiking and where there were real restaurants if you don't feel like cooking or eating in a noisy bar.
We feel the house rate was overpriced for what and where it is and we didn't get our value. That said, I think it could be made a lot nicer with a little bit of effort and a more critical eye toward a visitor's first impression.