The house has all the character and style you would expect from a rustic farmhouse with some modern features such as a hot tub, central heating and WiFi. While they mention these upgrades, it was not what one would expect. The heater is on a timer and if you are older and have thin blood this is not for you. The shower mentioned for mobility challenged has nothing to lean on, it's an open area with a shower head. It's drafty - can't imagine using in the dead of winter. The back patio was okay, but do understand you can see one of the barns and yes you will smell the aroma of a dairy farm. Lots of flies as well.
The hot tub was not working - it would have been nice to enjoy.
It is a working farm and if you need something you need to call the owners. Which might be fine, if it was occasionally, but when we realized this would be a daily thing we decided this was too rustic and too unpleasant to stay.
The property was remodeled for use in 2009, but you can tell over time things have changed. Not sure but I think some of the cobwebs had been there a while. If you like fires and don't have allergies then this will be fun. You want off grid you will enjoy, but if you think you will have some of the basic necessities that you get in a home versus a hotel room not so much.
There needs to be a book of instructions on how to operate all the appliances, the heater, the showers and even the toilets. At every VRBO property we have ever stayed at there is always a book with instructions, phone numbers to the owners, plus other area numbers of importance.
Nothing to wash the dishes with, again dish towels are not the best option. No tissue – to blow your nose use toilet paper.
This location was such a disappointment we left after spending two nights there.