Diam23 - Couples Retreat, Private Hot Tub, Dog Friendly

The house was clean and cozy. A nice stay.

We enjoyed the house. It was clean and comfortable and close to activities and restaurants.

Check in was very easy. Instructions were easy to find and clear. The house was very clean, beds were super comfortable and over all a great experience. We used the bikes and the hot tub, and all were in good working order. We really enjoyed our stay.

There is no ONE big glaring issue, rather a laundry list of small and ultimately disappointing shortcomings. At the end of the stay we were feeling like we had overpaid and would not rent again. Many of the issues would be forgettable and forgive able if there weren’t sooooo many. The positives: Housekeeping did a good job cleaning, and the house was tidy. Management company did a good job with communication and to be fair, I did not complain in realtime as most of the annoyances weren’t not to be fixed in the moment and/or the opportunity had already passed to address the issue. This is not a comprehensive list but a sampling of the areas that were a bummer (again, many small issues that build to a less than good stay): It would helpful for the property management to leave an exterior light on so that when you arrive after dark (and it is pitch black in the neighborhood) you can see the unit number, rather stalking around with a headlamp trying to figure out where to be. One of the key features of the unit is the hot tub, unfortunately the deck was completely covered with needles and pinecones. I understand that is natural given the setting, but a simple leaf blower on the day of arrival would create an environment that was actually inviting to use. instead I had to spend time sweeping and clearing the deck with the worlds flimsiest broom and broken snow shovel that was found in the garage. The description reads that the kitchen was remodeled as well as one of the bathrooms. I would say a remodel, is an exaggeration. The garbage disposal in the kitchen was nearly useless, the retractable nozzle on the sink constantly dangled well below the fixture, the fan above the stove was super noisy and worked poorly. As for the items in the kitchen, there are some basic cookware as advertised, however every knife should be completely removed as they are a total liability. Even the serrated knives are so dull that they put the user at risk of injury, they would be better served to be taken out entirely. It was disappointing that the kitchen did not have any cleaning supplies aside from a small bottle of dish soap. And that is just kind of the theme with this rental, everything is just tired and worn. The couch is way past its lifespan, master bedroom had wallpaper peeling at various spots, beds are okay, but low quality and much of the furniture was just tired. The garage that is advertised with a foosball table is useless and completely uninviting.