The best part of our stay was the time spent with our family, as it should be. The house was spacious, both with bedrooms and common areas. The bathroom to bedroom ratio was key to family bliss. The wrap around deck and wood cabin style construction made the house fit the woodsy vacation vibe. The house location was centrally located to visit local sites of interest, although all such activities require driving. There are no trails at the house.
Unfortunately, the house showed a lack of love and care that could have made it a standout destination. As other reviews noted, the main refrigerator (the one located in the kitchen) is tired and in need of TLC - it leaks when first loaded up, many shelves and drawers are missing, the ice maker and water dispenser don't work. The back yard smells of sewage from the septic field which detracts from the enjoyability of the property. The cleanliness of the property was questionable, requiring us to clean all kitchen surfaces and wash all dishes, cups, and utensils before use. As mentioned in the prior reviews, the pool table needs to have the felt cleaned or replaced and the trim pieces reattached. Water pressure at the property is low and several bathroom drains are slow - needing to be cleared.
Internet service is passable (7M download, 700K upload). The addition of higher speed internet (Starlink or satellite) and equipping the 2 TVs with smart sticks (Roku, FireTV, or Chromecast) would be a good investment. Luckily we had great weather so indoor entertainment needs were minimal.
Also strangely the kitchen included a tip envelope to go the cleaning team, when the rental costs include a cleaning fee and the cleaning team is employed by the house hosts. Seems like the host should care for the cleaning team's tip.
If we return to this area, I would likely look at alternative properties rather than return to this one as a first choice.