did this review into 2 parts.
us: 3 families/ 6 adults, 5 kids 8-12.
pluses:
*timely, helpful communication with local “guest coordinator” Linda who allowed us to check in early at 2 if needed and out at 10:30 which was so helpful managing 5 kids and 6 adults getting out on time.
*good amount of common space and comfortable bedding. it’s a split, go in front door to entry way, up 5 stairs to living room/kitchen areas/access to deck or down 5 stairs to 3 bedrooms.
*nice size kitchen/prep area with everything you needed !
*2 full baths kept waiting to a minimal
*rear deck for hanging out
*toiletries in bathroom if needed
*a/c (upper common space only) was great during warner days.
minuses:
*property itself needs some major cosmetic updating to make this 5* and worth the money paid.
*lower level has a musty smell as rugs are older throughout. (didn’t walk barefoot on lower level)
*queen front bedroom had no screen so wasn’t able to get fresh air espec at night. this was overall opinion of all 6 adults, 2 with asthma. one had to buy allergy meds to help. other used inhaler frequently. so point is, if you have asthma/sensitive to smell, consider it.
*light fixture is outdated in lower bathroom and hangs to low in front of mirror.
*oversized couch: kids did use however awkward for adults in such tight quarters for feet to not touch/overlap, not trip over someone’s feet. narrow for sitting facing each other. it also is very old, musty smelling as well. should really be replaced with something more functional for comfortable sitting.
*above the island sitting area is some metal ductwork. it is covered in dust. should be cleaned frequently.
*a/c vent is up high build into wall and also covered in dust. needs to be cleaned.
*one family brought house fan for bedroom however other two fans (box fan and regular table fan) are also caked with dust and we didn’t want to use them as lower level was already musty.
had other reviewers been as in-depth in these details we probably would have chose someplace else.
now most people/guest service coordinators would say why didn’t you contact us? when you are only there for 2 days and you want to make the best out of the situation, you just deal. and that’s what we did. we did have a great time as we are all best friends but the general consensus was it was not worth the $$$$ we spent for 2 nights and we would not stay again.