It was truly an honor to be one of the first guests to rent this home. When I first discovered it on VRBO & saw no reviews, I thought, "This must be too good to be true..." But it looked so amazing, I took a shot and it was well worth it!
Our group consisted of 3 couples (a 4th couple got sick & unfortunately had to miss out). Every couple got a beautiful bedroom with en suite bathroom.
Speaking of bathrooms... HOLY! Every single person took at least one shower or bath because the set-ups were unbelievably luxurious. And they were all outfitted with shampoo, conditioner, and body wash, which was a plus!
As a group, we decided we would stay in as much as possible & brought enough food to cook over our stay. If you love to cook, this is the kitchen for you! Beautiful, high-end gas-top stove, TWO dishwashers & TWO sinks, tons of auxiliary appliances like a blender, k-cup brewer, & traditional drip brewer stored away in the cabinets. We were pleasantly surprised how many pots/pans they had! We brought some of our own, but didn't need anything that wasn't already stocked. Though we were very happy that we brought our own seasonings/cooking oils, as that is not provided. However, the owner left us a lovely gift & note in the fridge, which was a lovely touch! All the decor throughout the home seemed thoughtfully curated, as well.
There is a built-in sound system on the main floor that you could hear very well on the lower level, too. It took a little finessing to get it on, but once it was going, it added a wonderful ambiance to the space. We didn't really use the tvs, as listening to music was better suited for our group. Both the main & lower level had fantastic couch set-ups, great for group conversations. The pool & poker tables downstairs were definitely utilized!
The location is unreal, the pics are very accurate! It was unseasonably warm during our stay, so the roads leading to the home were muddy & a bit treacherous. Locals seemed to have no issue, but even in our AWD SUV, we were sliding a bit. Because it was so nice out, we got to spend some time outdoors on the property, but refrained from exploring the state park.
A note about that: while we had no immediate neighbors, there were definitely people hiking throughout the area, so at times you'd be surprised to hear voices coming from the woods. But it was otherwise secluded!
Truly an amazing experience, the best place most of us had ever been! 10/10
