Pros: We had a lovely week here. There was plenty of room for 6 working adults to spread out in different corners and not interrupt one another during the day and the lightening fast internet served us well. We enjoyed convening in the "red room" for cocktails around the fireplace at the end of the day. Beautiful area. The high power gas stove was a treat to cook on. The house is a colonial gem with historically accurate paint colors and tons of charm.
Cons: The owners are long distance and it shows. The linens are bleach splattered, the towels are covered in hanging threads. Whoever is managing the property for them should communicate these needs. No basic pantry essentials, prepare to bring everything. Nor any of the kitchen extras that people who like to cook would appreciate (no blender, no measuring utensils, one fraying kitchen towel). The water hoses to the washer are flipped so that hot and cold are swapped, meaning that the "rinse" mode is scalding hot. The hot water runs out quickly. The master bedroom has a comfortable mattress but the rest of the beds are uncomfortable. This is mentioned in the captions of the photos, but I did not appreciate just how markedly different some of the rooms would be from how they are pictured. Salt would be appreciated for the walkway into the house - it was completely iced over when we arrived and made for tricky entry into the house. Given that fires are necessary to keep the rooms habitable, it would be nice if firewood were provided.
Overall: We enjoyed our time here and with some TLC this house would really shine. Our experience was overall a positive one, but we wouldn't return in its current state.