Spacious country retreat w/pool 10 minutes to downtown Madison! Pet friendly!

Thank you for being such excellent guests! The house was left in terrific shape. I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

You were terrific to work with and you helped me uncover something I didn’t know about my alarm system.

For a bunch of guys, you left the place extremely clean! Thank you for the review and being terrific guests!

Thank you for your review! You were terrific guests!

Thank you for posting this review! It was a pleasure meeting all of you! I hope to see you again once your new Badger comes to Madison!

Thank you for your kind review. The rain has been a bear for the pool this year. We all need a break!

Thank you for the feedback and for being lovely guests! We hope you have a reason to return!

I’m surprised since I didn’t hear any of this during your stay. The linens are 100% cotton and two of the mattresses are new. The stairs are not unsafe and have been reinforced with a toddler gate although it’s true it’s not lovely. The pool is closed and I told you the pool company was coming to clear it and cover it. I do wish it had been done before you arrived, but it’s busy. No one else smells anything like mold or animals, although the house is dog friendly. It’s a lovely home with many amenities. I do think a hotel is more appropriate.

This review is a) shockingly filled with falsehoods and b) most likely the result of me filing a damage claim and having a discussion with the guest as to why they did not report the damage to the shower and the Viking range to me. This home is painstakingly managed with the help of a housekeeping service, lawn care, pool services and weekly yard cleanup of dog waste. The remodeling status of the entryway and the siding is fully disclosed in the listing and the price for the home reflects that. Having said that, the stairs are not rickety in any way and there are railings around the full entryway. What’s missing is a handrail on the six stairs going to the lower level, but the landing floor can be used for balance. There is a handrail on the more open stairway to the upper floor. No bedrooms have holes or are under construction and there is absolutely zero construction material under beds. The pool liner has pulled away very slightly in two corners, which is not unsafe. This occurred in the spring and can’t be fixed until the pool is closed. There is nothing wrong with the diving board area. I can’t imagine what this guest is referring to. Finally, there are no “used” toothbrushes other than the cleaning toothbrush in the cleaning drawer next to the sink and there are no moldy toys in the bathroom—or cups. And I can’t find a corroded battery anywhere. This is a beautiful home and most guests have loved their visit and enjoyed their stay. I’m very sorry this guest has not.

I’m so sorry you were disappointed. We did lower our price compared to other 4-bedroom, 4-bath houses due to the entryway remodeling and siding construction. Turning up early is definitely an imposition for hosts who are often flipping the space between stays in a matter of hours. However, I was cheerful and friendly not suspecting you’d think it was my fault cleaning wasn’t done early. The cleaning was completed 5 minutes before checkin time despite the interruption. Only one bathroom has anything wrong with it and that is that the primary bathtub doesn’t work but the large shower works fine. Every other bathroom is not under construction, but I’d love to know why you think they are. I’ve had no complaints about the purple bed. I wish you had told me while you were there. We certainly communicated often and not one of these complaints were shared. The pool liner is pulled away very slightly at two corners which just happened early this summer. Due to rentals and the schedule of pool companies, it cannot be replaced til the off season. But it’s merely a slight appearance issue and I can’t see how it could possibly cause injury. The pool is still very usable and you certainly did use it as every beach towel in the place was in the laundry. Again, I’m sorry you didn’t share this feedback with me early on. Some of it could be have been resolved. I am glad you liked the kitchen. Despite your disappointment, I hope you created some good memories.