Nature with in-town living that feels a world away. May-June-July special!!!

Thanks Mike. We are currently undergoing major renovation tweaks to ensure superior experience in the Spring when all work is completed.

We have since addressed all your concerns identified in your above experience and currently doing full makeover renovation to ensure a superior experience for all who visit us.

I’m truly disappointed to read this review, not because of the feedback itself—which I welcome—but because of how misrepresentative and hostile it feels, especially given the brief interaction we had. We value every single guest who chooses to stay with us, and treat each reservation as a privilege. We take great pride in offering clean, comfortable, and welcoming spaces—and hold ourselves to high standards of hospitality, transparency, and respect. Regarding your claim that the property appeared "abandoned": The grass, while due for its regular scheduled cut the next morning, in no way reflected abandonment. A single 10-pound dumbbell near the basketball hoop and some trimmed greenery near the entry were exaggerated into “knee-high grass” and “trees blocking the doorway.” Since your visit, I’ve added new photos of the entrance to provide full clarity to future guests. You arrived at the scheduled time, and as is routine, I was completing a walk-through after the professional cleaners had finished. I’ve done this many times with guests—always to ensure quality and readiness. While you described my brief presence as “weird,” I saw it simply as an opportunity to greet you personally. I left moments after welcoming you. I regret that this made you uncomfortable, though I respectfully suggest the discomfort seemed less about the timing and more about who you found in the home. There was no recent cooking in the unit; we use scent pods throughout all our listings, which are generally well received. The appliances were clean and functional. The only exception was a wall-mounted microwave marked “do not use,” awaiting replacement. A clean, working countertop microwave was present and inspected. As for temperature: each room is equipped with its own AC unit, and the living room has multiple fans and a large-capacity floor AC. Your arrival day was warm, and I had asked for your ETA to power them on in advance, but received no response. It typically takes just a few minutes to cool the space—a small ask for comfort. What saddens me most is that you chose to leave without giving me any opportunity to address your concerns in real time. Our priority is always to resolve issues quickly and kindly, and had I known your intent to depart, I would have tried to make things right immediately. Your choice not to cancel the reservation through proper channels while simultaneously engaging Vrbo for a refund placed us in a difficult position. If a guest is unhappy and chooses to leave, we absolutely welcome a conversation about that and can discuss a refund fairly—especially if we’re asked directly and promptly. Lastly, I would be remiss not to acknowledge the subtle tone in parts of your review. While I won’t assume intent, describing my presence as "weird," coupled with visible surprise upon meeting me, left me with questions. I’ve hosted hundreds of guests of every background and culture and have built a track record of kind, thoughtful interactions. This was the first time I felt something different. We remain committed to excellence, fairness, and respect for every traveler who enters our space. I wish you well in your future stays—wherever they may be. Warmly,
Kingsley – Owner & Host

Sad an unfortunate vehicle bump in which you were made whole with extraordinary gestures set the stage for a distasteful experience.