Nicely Renovated 2 BR 1 Bathroom house nestled among 160 acres of forested land

Thank you for your review comments. It is nice to hear that the house suited your needs in terms of distance to the attractions, wi-fi and A/C. As mentioned in the Welcome Package, many cellphones do not work well at the house (VzW has no service; ATT and T-Mobile have some coverage outside the house but with the fiber internet, enabling wi-fi cellular calling is a good solution in addition to having a landline phone at the house).

Corely, It was a pleasure having you as a guest in my home. My cleaning staff concurs! Not every guest is as respectful as you were when it comes to cleanliness and following the house rules (respecting the total number of guests and adhering the checkout instructions). We really appreciate your help. Please come back and see us again some time! Glenn Keller Owner, Top of the Pines

Thank-you very much for your suggestions. I have a portable hair dryer that I will leave in one of the bathroom vanity drawers for now. As far as a firepit is concerned, I'm not sure that would work with the existing rear deck which is small. But a couple chairs for the back deck is a wonderful idea. I have thought about a wood firepit but it would need to be placed away from the house and fire safety would need to be considered (placing it on a nonflammable base, away from any trees, and having an outside water hose nearby). I did not pursue this because of the potential liability as the weather can get very dry in the summers. In the future, if I expand the back deck, then a gas firepit (similar to the one that they have at the Otesaga Hotel in town), would be a great addition.

Thanks for staying at my place kicking off the 2024 summer season. I am very happy that you enjoyed the place and hope to see you again in the future. I would mention that while many cellphones do not work well in the area, one can always connect your cellphones to the wi-fi through our newly installed 1GB fiber internet and cellphones work just fine. I have been waiting for many years for this new technology to replace the former satellite tv and internet connections and I'm really glad that it is now available. But as you say, the peace and quiet does make one want to turn off the PC and the cellular devices and just relax, spend time with family, take a walk in the woods, or by the streams and the beaver dam which are on the property.

At long last, 1GB high speed fiber internet has become available at my place. The upgraded equipment will be installed at the end of April 2024. No more marginal wi-fi; and cellular calls may be made through the wi-fi without the satellite delays.

Glad that you enjoyed your stay! I just replaced the two twin beds to upgrade from the older ones - it was time, as the old ones were stained and I wanted to keep things nice for my guests. I also put a mattress pad on top of the mattresses to provide some stain protection and a softer feel - in time, they will likely soften up a bit. While a fire pit might be desirable, I've considered one in prior years but didn't want the risk of causing a fire should the winds pick up as the weather can get to be dry during the summers. I wouldn't want to place my guests in that position. Outdoor seating is definitely on the list for next year. Some composite chairs in the back yard and on the rear deck along with an outdoor table for picnics is one of the upgrades I'm planning for next season. Thanks for your feedback and taking time to write a review.

Thanks for your feedback. I am a little surprised that you found the floors and carpets and not mopped or vacuumed as I was at the house and did a comprehensive pre-season clean just a week before. Someone had been at the house to install a smoke/combo detector and my caretaker was there to turn on the AC but otherwise, no one else would have been at the house. Still, good to know as it is possible that I might have missed some areas. I'll pass your comments along to my caretaker as well.

While many cellphones do not work well at the house at present, cellphone calls may be made by wifi enabling your cellphone. T-Mobile does have cellular service at the house. Some good news is on the way. Ultra high speed fiber internet is going to be available by 2024 which means no more satellite TV or satelite internet service, and cellphone calling, without the satellite delays, will be available through the unlimited wifi. stay tuned for updates.