Pros: Amazing view of the lake, nice appliances, comfy beds, well maintained bathrooms, and a fun game room/loft. Close to Cooperstown yet remote enough for peace and quiet. Lots to love about this property, and the owner was pleasant and informative. Master suite was excellent, and the downstairs rooms was pleasantly secluded from the other bedrooms. This home is great to kick back and relax.
Cons: Signage is way overkill… it seemed like the owners were burned before by bad renters because there were signs everywhere telling us what not to do. It gave the impression that we weren’t welcome. A sign here and there is fine but boy was it excessive. Also, not that it was a dealbreaker, but the deck furniture was stored away (including the outdoor fireplace), which made it impossible to enjoy the deck as advertised in the pictures. Weather was terrible, so it wasn’t the end of the world to stay inside, but we selected the property in part because of that deck. The owner gave us the option to carry chairs up from the garage, but that’s not exactly a reasonable solution considering how prominently the deck and furniture was displayed in the pictures. The couch was not up to the same standard as the rest of the house (one even had a noticeable tear) and we noticed a lot of flies at the windows.
Overall: Some of the signs need to go, but this is a great place with tons to offer. I’d recommend to others with little hesitation. Thank you for the wonderful experience!