Before I begin, a disclaimer: I recognize that maybe some of these issues are not persistent and perhaps seasonal, but I felt the need to mention our experience at the cabin so people are aware of potential pitfalls.
Calm, green surroundings greeted us on our arrival and at first glance, we couldn’t be happier with the cabin: the vaulted ceilings, open floor plan, bountiful library, and screened porch all suited our vacation needs. It is spacious and so well located for both hiking and museum visits.
But unfortunately some aspects of the experience put a serious damper on our enjoyment. It seems that previous renters had left behind open food packages, which attracted large amounts of giant ants. In addition, we found the dishes to be quite dirty and greasy and needing to be washed before use. Surfaces in both the kitchen and bathroom were dirty and all the area rugs felt old, damp, and musty. The towels also had a musty smell and the host discourages towel over-usage, so we felt pressured into using only one per person for our four-night visit. The water pressure was terribly low, the humidity in the cabin caused all our belongings to be damp and stay damp the entire time, and the amount of flies outside the cabin made it impossible to enjoy the trails, which seemed mostly grown over.
All in all, however. There were positives to be found and we are thankful for the host graciously opening their home to visitors.