We chose this place for our 10th-anniversary getaway based on the reviews and photos. We never met or talked to Don or Rebecca, the hosts mentioned in the reviews. All our communication was with "Stacy," suggesting a possible transition in property management or ownership.
While we expected a romantic getaway, the property was disappointing. The photos showed beautiful grounds with a clear view of the lake, but there was organic debris everywhere, including the steps, walkways, and deck. The lake view was blocked significantly by overgrowth, unlike in the photos. We noticed other structures on the property were falling apart, some likely once housing poultry mentioned in earlier reviews.
Inside, the cottage was beautifully decorated and clean. The bed was comfortable, and the four-season room was our favorite.
We also discovered there was no WiFi, contrary to the listing, which was a big deal for us. We plugged in the modem, but the password didn’t work. Additionally, we had no phone service (Verizon), rendering our iPhone hotspots useless. This impacted us in several ways: we couldn’t monitor our pets at home, work remotely, stay updated with news or sports, or use the TV. We had to go into town to use WiFi.
We messaged Stacy twice about the issue but didn’t hear back until the last night of our stay. By then, it didn’t matter since we were leaving the next morning.
We hope this place can be restored to the fantastic getaway it once was. The potential is there.