Our main problem was with the dampness and musty odor. We opened all the windows to get in some fresh air, but that only helped minimally. The cellar is very damp, the dehumidifier is not hooked up and there is no door way from the kitchen to stop this dampness and odor from coming upstairs. We all developed some sort of allergy/ stuffiness from dealing with this.
The front deck was very dirty - from the chairs to the floor it made it impossible to sit out there. At night, when one had to walk from the back of the house to the front in order to open the lock box, the walkway was in total darkness. Adds to this, wetness of the sidewalk and no hand rail by the steps leading to the porch.
The inside was basically clean, but the upstairs had all kind of candy wrappers stuck into the corners and, all in all, needed a thorough cleaning. All windows are desperately in need of washing. When you’re in that lovely of a setting, you should be able to enjoy the view.
The kitchen was well stocked, and we thank you for that. But — the cottage is in dire need of upkeep and some updating. I am well familiar with house rental, but this rental does not meet standards,