The property is in a quiet location, with good lakefront access (via a somewhat lengthy staircase.) Nice deck, plenty of room upstairs for a few extra guests. All in all, a fine place to spend time.
There are a few simple things I believe would enhance the rental experience at little cost.
1. There were mixed messages about the drinking water. The description mentions iron in the water, but we did not notice it and the filter on the kitchen sink does not appear to be an iron removal filter. Please correct me if this is wrong.
However, there was a note above the sink noting the water is piped directly from the lake and recommending use of filtered water. It is unclear whether the recommendation refers to simply using the faucet filter or providing a separate source. Because the filter is slow, we provided our own drinking water in a 5 gallon refillable container. It would be neither expensive nor difficult for the rental agent to provide such a supplemental system, which I have found in other rentals.
2. There is electric heat in every room except the front living/dining area and kitchen (the heater in the laundry room was not working.) There is a woodstove in the front room, but the agent indicated that renters should provide their own wood. This is reasonable if use of the stove is strictly for recreation/ambience. However, during our visit the temperature dropped into the 30's at night, and the stove became an essential heat source. In this case, fuel (wood) should be provided. The managing agent agreed, and provided fuel when asked.
3. There was quite a bit of critter (rodent) activity in the space between the first and second floors, whether squirrels or others was never determined. An audio device for discouraging the critters was provided, but was not effective, as we enjoyed their skittering in the woodwork every day of our stay.
We would happily rent the cabin again, though we would ask to have the above issues addressed.
