First, the good. The owner was always responsive to our questions. The overall description is accurate - the house is spacious and secluded, and could easily suit your particular vacation requirements. There are many high tech amenities -f you know how to use them. The beds are new and comfortable, and the main towels large, soft and enjoyable. There are also many extra blankets and pillows and towels more suitable for the pool. And a house wren was nesting in the bird house - a fun little diversion.
The negative. This 30-year old house is clearly showing its age. It seems likely that many of its issues predate the current owner, but the flaws are noticeable and many. The floors have suffered many scratches, yet the owner has removed all carpets wherever possible. This and the general lack of nonessential furniture and wall coverings leads to a cavernous, loud echoing, even with normal conversation levels. (One large room is empty except for a stack of folding chairs). Many small repairs are needed -- multiple window screens can't be used (and some are missing, including in the master BR), multiple electric outlets and wall switches are dead, and several of the showers don't function properly. Even some lights - and both provided nightlights - didn't work. The special built-in coffee maker (a la Starbucks) doesn't heat the water as much as it should. The remote control for the large basement TV/projector was missing - we never did find it or have an opportunity to check out this mega screen. Number of the sophisticated electronics are sorely in need of instruction manuals - lonely through the grace of a 30-something daughter did we manage to operate most functions on the main floor TV (we never did figure out if all commercial channels were available). There are three (3!!) separate AC controls - we had to stumble our way through a difficult to understand menu to turn them off (AC wasn't needed!). The previous renter apparently broke the trampoline - not an issue for us, but one more thing that needed fixing.
Most of these flaws could be readily corrected with modest investments in repairs and a modicum of thought as to what else renters need to make for a pleasant carefree stay. Sadly, until that happens, I feel that this potential gem is overrated and overpriced.