Overall, the property was well maintained and comfortable. Only 4 things were distractions from a perfect 5 rating. Both showers had a few long black hairs in them. A few cups and dishes in the cabinets had to have previous residue washed before using them. The heat was turned off the first night and it got uncomfortably cool in the house. We later found out that the owner checks all windows, and found one open 2” (our mistake to close it) and will not turn heat on unless all windows are closed. It would have been good to know that ahead of time, but we did not know. After we departed, the owner found a spill on one of the carpets, that we did not do. The owner asked us if we did it, we told her we did not, and nothing came of it. But the owner’s reply to that made us feel “accused”. We did not spill anything.
These 4 things were minor but we hope mentioning them helps future renters.
The owner was very responsive by phone and text message, and pleasant to talk to in person.
One other item worth mentioning. The owners lives in the same house, directly on the other side of the wall of the main house that we occupied. Although very quiet, the dog there barks on occasion. And, if you use the washer or dryer in our area (a blessing to have access to), the sound of both is audible to the owner and after 10pm or so, you will be notified that it is a nuisance noise to the owner. Had we known that ahead of time, we would have not done our wash late at night. Having said that, the opposite side of the main house is rented as well. The walls are thin and those occupants can be heard easily through the walls. We were not annoyed, but be aware of this when renting the main house.
Overall, a good house and good owner!