This is a lovely property. We loved the serene location and its peacefulness. There are many reasons to recommend a stay. It is a great central location. It served as a great jumping off place to explore the area. We were there just past leaf peeping season and just before ski season so things were pretty quiet. The pros of this property besides its location were its large bedrooms, well appointed kitchen, and lake-side location. The cons, though nothing major, added up to take a bit of shine off our stay. As another poster mentioned at this price point you have certain expectations. We have stayed at a number of properties in this range and this would rank at the bottom-nothing horrible-just not up to expectation. First, I had to reach out to the property owner for check-in instructions after not receiving any the day before the trip. There was no welcome letter or directions as to the workings of the house (there was one rumpled sheet with wifi info). We have never before stayed at a property where the owner didn't leave a little something (champagne, usually). The towels in the master were scratchy and faded. The soap in the master was tiny and cheap (I had liquid soap for myself but needed to purchase soap for my boys). There was no hair dryer(had to purchase one, as well). Though a personal preference, I found the bed way too soft and uncomfortable. The decor in the house did quite match the photos. It looks like a number of things have been removed from the walls and the home making it less lush. There was dust on the antler chandelier over the kitchen table (easy to reach, just overlooked). We did not find the fourth bedroom over the garage for a couple of days until one of my sons tried the garage bay instead of the door. We were given no check out instructions. Call me petty, but after having to request check-in instructions, I didn't ask for check-out instructions (we stripped beds, gathered towels and put them in the laundry room, bagged the garbage and straightened up, locked the door and left on time).
