Before we even arrived, we were confident in the instructions for getting to the house and entering once we got there. Communication with Karen has been excellent. The house is dog-friendly, and we never know what we will find when we rent this type of property. This house was clean, not cluttered, and there was no indication that anyone had been here before us, much less with dogs. The amenities are endless, and should we have forgotten anything, from aspirin to poop bags, we could find it in the house. There were little notes posted throughout the house, which could have been overkill, but they were done well and informative yet not wordy. The bedrooms were comfortable; the living area and kitchen were very well stocked with all we would need. The yard was nice and private both in the front and the back, and taking a little time to let the dogs sniff around while we sat on the deck was peaceful. The privacy was what we hoped for, despite being near other houses and apartments. We heard no noise or traffic at any time. The use of the one-car garage was a bonus for loading and unloading our things and the dogs. The little gift on the dining room table was kind, and although we had a small glitch with the TV, there was absolutely nothing for us to worry about. Check-out instructions were simple, and we left knowing this is the place we will return to, with our dogs, in the future. We were pleased to leave it in the same great condition as it was when we arrived.