We were very excited for our family trip, as we rarely get time off, 2 family members even drove 12 hours for this event. Sadly, several issues caused half our group to leave after 1 night. Being a 5 night required, premium rate, non-refundable rental, this was a substantial cost/disappointment.
The Pros and Cons are listed below, the manageable items were excluded.
Pro’s
Host was friendly and responsive when she was available
Views from the deck are beautiful
Well stocked kitchen
Nice linens
Cute cabin – pottery/art throughout were a fun addition
Wildlife – we saw moose and deer from the deck
Beautiful area
2 bathrooms
Con’s
Host – unable to reach re issues, tried morning after arrival, again in afternoon. Then contacted Evolve later that afternoon, never heard back from either until the host made contact afternoon of day 4.
Mice – traps are located inside, and the deck and outdoor furniture were covered w/a layer of mouse droppings. After we initially cleaned up the deck and furniture, we found that the droppings were raining down to the deck from a possible infestation in the wall. Host confirmed traps were checked prior check in. Due to this health/safety issue, we would not have booked, had this been disclosed.
Wifi – it appears to be capped, we had to use data for work and it capped halfway through our trip.
Heat – we were there during some higher temp days. The cabin has no cooling, the upstairs bedrooms remained around 90 degrees, even with a few fans, with the exception of one stormy night. Sleeping upstairs was absolutely miserable. The host’s response was that she can’t control the weather and that she appreciated our understanding.
Loft window – this was stuck closed so couldn’t create a cross breeze upstairs. Due to lack of response, my husband finally climbed 15’ up a ladder to pry the window open, didn't help much.
Bathroom shower rod – fell off when touched, fixed by the hosts friend on the afternoon of day 4.
Basement door – wouldn’t open, leaving only 1 entry/exit to the property.
Loft bedroom TV – didn’t work, host offered to send someone when she responded on day 4, seemed pointless by then.
Neighboring cabin is fairly close
Drive in/out is very steep, lower cars need to be aware
We don't like to leave bad reviews, and the host did refund the pet fee and was apologetic. However, we lost an opportunity to spend our vacation together as a family, and this info before choosing/booking would have helped.