While the roads were clear, including the road on which the home is located, the long driveway was covered with snow and it is initially steep. We had a 4 wheel drive, but two of the families had family vans. So, to navigate the driveway, they had to put on chains and then take them off as they hit the road. When we called, after we arrived, we were advised they were trying to get the driveway plowed, but it would be the next morning. However, even when plowed, because the driveway is dirt and not all snow could be removed, the vans still required chains to get up the driveway to Arlie Mitchell Road (which was clear like the highway) and then remove chains to drive to and on the highway. (We did thankfully get permission from the office to park one van by a local business, but that was still inconvenient since it was about 1/2 mile away). Otherwise there is no parking on the road approaching the driveway. It should be advertised that, in Winter, a 4 wheel drive or traction devices may be required to negotiate the driveway even when all roads are clear. If we had known this, we would not have rented this house.
We arrived at the appointed time, but the house cleaners were still cleaning for the next 45 minutes. They were excellent, worked diligently, and left the house especially clean. But, we were delayed in settling in and preparing our holiday dinner.
The house is somewhat rustic and very noisy. When one person coughed or opened bedroom or bathroom doors during the night, it could be heard in the other upstairs bedrooms. In the summer, the road noise would be very disconcerting. In the winter, with the windows closed, the road noise could be tolerated. We wish we had been advised that the controls for the upstairs shower were reversed...we initially thought they only had cold water!!! The dining room was very handy for our group of 11. The kitchen is rather small in terms of counter and storage space and did not accommodate group food prep and all the extra food we brought. We appreciated the large refrigerator. We liked the fireplace and they left ample wood for our use. This home could work more if people were skiing every day, for example, ate out or simply, and came back to crash. For our "Winter Family Vacation" purposes, we like a home that is warm and inviting and a special place to "hang out" and visit and eat!!!