10/10 Excellent
tera a., Minot,
3 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect family gathering
This was an amazing house for a family gathering. We loved our visit. The house is hidden away in the woods, giving it a very secluded and peaceful feel. My MIL was the first to arrive at the house, several hours before the rest of us. Since the house was so set apart and it was very dark at night, she became scared being alone. Plus, there was no cell service. Only wifi. However, the house manager checked on her every half hour until we arrived to help her feel at ease. He reassured her that she was safe and that he was watching over the house for her safety. There were 10 of us staying at the house. Everyone had their own room and bathroom. Space is not a concern here. There was also plenty to do. We loved using the indoor racket ball court! We played many games in there. And, we are a soccer family. So, the house manager gave us some tape to make soccer goals on the walls of the court. We had a mini family soccer tournament. My family also spent a lot of time playing air hockey, in the game room. The indoor pool and spa were amazing. We all spent much time playing in the pool, relaxing in the hot tub, or sitting poolside watching the fun.
The huge round table was so fun to have the whole family gathered around for dinners. And the large family area was just perfect for playing family games.
Hiking is very close. We enjoyed a couple of long hikes looking at the changing colors of the trees. Midway is very quaint town. We went Into town to walk around and eat at the restaurants. Everyone in town was very nice.
We truly loved the house. And the house manager was the nicest, most helpful man. However, We do have some recommendations. The house would do well to have some lighting in the back yard at night. It is so black at night. Nothing can be seen. And there are no curtains or window coverings on any windows. It can be alarming for some to not see who or what is looking in. And no one felt comfortable outside at night.
In addition, the bathrooms didn’t have window coverings. This was especially an issue in the master bath. There are two large windows in the master bath showing an open view to the toilet, shower, and tub. These windows are placed to view the front door entrance of the house and the entrance to the house manager’s apartment. I never felt comfortable in there knowing that at any moment people could see me. Also, We needed more towels than were provided. The house could also use extra blankets. It was chilly.
tera a.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
