Remote setting, water view, amenities few
Review Submitted: July 15, 2008
Date of Stay: July 2008
Unusual light and airly log home in remote location offered us a nice home-base for day trips and kayaking in Frenchman's Bay, but don't expect many other amenities. The home, while relatively new, could have used a cleaning (abundant dog hair, dust, sand, corner cobwebs and dirt, oven caked with blackend spillovers, kitchen floor hadn't been mopped in awhile). If you're seeking absolute quitet, this is the place (no TV reception or cable, no internet, CD player advertised, but is really a DVD therefore sound is scratchy, DVD player works - bring movies). Bathrooms were clean and ample and so were bedrooms. Sheets and some towels provided. Dining table for 6 with 3 bar stools. Large gas grill was nice. 4 canvas outdoor chairs with small deck off master bedroom (would have liked to see better outdoor furniture options). All 3 sliding doors were not functioning properly (2 totally jammed and inoperable and locks broken, so couldn't exit out lower level). No A/C (although you don't need it at night), but with sliding doors jammed, couldn't have the benefit of outdoor air. Living room seating for 4 max.- just one sofa and one chair (chair had water stains halfway up the sides as though it had been in a flood - white sofa was rather stained and worn). View was very nice, but tidal change empties water out of entire cove leading up to house, so be prepared if you plan to launch kayak from there. The house itself was beautiful, just doesn't seem as though it has been maintained or equipped as well as it deserves to be. I wish I could write a more positive review. With a little work, the house could be an excellent destination. For the price and location, and compared with other homes we've rented, we expected more.
Owner's Response: Unfortunately, since we do allow pets, it is virtually impossible to not have any signs of prior pets in residence. Our cleaning service does its best to remedy the situation between rental periods. Most folks will understand this and I would dispute "...abundant dog hair..." If there is a cleanliness issue, I should be contacted immediately and it will be rectified. Doesn't make sense to brood about it and have it distract from your vacation. The caretaker's phone number is available, as is my cell.
Linens provided are based on the number of guests arriving provided by the guest themselves. Difficult to see how there would be a shortage, as implied here. My apologies to these folks if there were a miscount, but additional supplies could have been provided by the local caretaker, if brought to her attention.
Dining arrangements are advertised clearly, and there is also a recently added fold-down table in kitchen which can be used in conjunction with dining table for additional services, along with 4 folding chairs in pantry. A complete inventory list is provided in the documentation and is available to all renters prior to their arrival.
Outdoor seating is as advertised. Pictures of property are accurate, you just have to look at them. There is no large deck with outdoor seating implied or depicted.
Sliding doors can be "sticky" if there is humidity, or sand / dirt in the tracks. Most times they are fine and they all will operate.
Living room seating is as pictured and advertised, there is nothing hidden or over emphasized. Many guests will rearrange furniture or bring a futon from the loft to the living room. Unfortunately, I cannot predict seating requirements and most guests have not had issues. And yes, we have had water damage that affected one chair on the sides and back, but it does not detract from the comfort of the living room or the view, to the best of my knowledge.
As for the "tidal changes", the property is advertised "...with 310 feet of saltwater tidal water frontage on Raccoon Cove. If there are any questions in your mind as to what this means, please contact me. Tidal waterfrontage changes every 6 hours or so, and there's nothing I can do about it! There is a tide clock in the kitchen which will give a fairly accurate prediction of the incoming and outgoing tides.
It is unfortunate for anyone to not be comfortable on their vacation and any issue, situation, or discomfort can, and should, be addressed immediately.
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