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Opiniones sobre Luxury Lakefront Home On 155 Private Acres: Family Reunions, Weddings, Events

Luxury Lakefront Home On 155 Private Acres: Family Reunions, Weddings, Events
Otisfield, ME

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9,4

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Evaluación: 10 - Excelente. 80 de 104 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 8 - Bueno. 18 de 104 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 6 - Aceptable. 4 de 104 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 4 - Mediocre. 1 de 104 opiniones" "
Evaluación: 2 - Terrible. 1 de 104 opiniones" "

9,2/10

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8/10 Bueno

Minot S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great Property for Large Groups
Our group had a lot of fun at the MLR. The host team is responsive and accommodating. The house clearly gets a lot of use and there's some expected wear (ex: 2 of the door handles on porch doors fell off at first use (a crafty member of our group fixed these) and the oven door doesn't fully close (we were notified of this at check in). But, for what we needed it for it checked every box!
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2023

6/10 Aceptable

Angie M.

Great Location & Large Space
Each year our family visits a different location in the area for a winter vacation. Moose Ranch was a great size for our large family. Lots of room for everyone to spread out and have their own space, or come together to play games and be together in the common area. The property was great with a nice sledding hill right outside the door, and we had a lot of fun ice fishing on the lake. It did feel like there was a need for some updating. The sauna gave us trouble along with the TV in the movie viewing room. It was nice to have two refrigerators, but both were missing a shelf limiting the space available. While the kitchen has the basics, it does feel sparse on large pans and spatulas and felt a bit disorganized for such a nice space and set up. The property manager Steve was easy to communicate with and helpful in every way. We were happy with Moose Ranch and with a little love and updating it could be amazing. We would definitely consider renting again and recommend checking it out if you have a large family of all ages looking for a nice amount of space with fun stuff to do right on site.
Se hospedó 5 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Courtney S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
The best weekend
We were fortune enough to have our wedding here in October and it could not have been more magical, despite the crazy amount of rain. Callie and the property managers were so easy to get ahold of and quickly responded to any questions we had throughout the entire process. The house was perfect for fitting all of our close family and friends and provided the best atmosphere for our wedding weekend. Checking in and out was super easy. We already can't wait to book again for a family weekend or anniversary.
Se hospedó 3 noches en octubre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Melissa P.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Wonderful experience!
This was our second stay at this beautiful property and we loved it just as much! It’s a perfect home for friends and family trips. The home is well equipped and super clean. Can’t beat the hot tub on the deck!
Se hospedó 3 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Deb H.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fantastic winter getaway
Moose Lake Ranch was absolutely fantastic! It was a surprise getaway for my husband's 60th birthday, with family and friends. The ice fishing was perfect, just steps from the house - large & small mouth bass & pickerel. Some old fashioned pond hockey too. The large hottub was a perfect end to being outside all day. The house amenities were everything we needed - pool table, ping pong, theatre room and just sitting by the fireplace with lots of seating for everyone. All of our guests raved about the place & location. We hope to plan a summer stay next! Thanks Callie!
Se hospedó 4 noches en febrero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

David F.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful
Our second stay here, as always all expectations were met. Great property manager, was incredibly helpful. This place is amazing.
Se hospedó 3 noches en febrero de 2024
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 23 feb. 2024
Thanks, David for returning to visit Moose Lake Ranch and being such a wonderful guest! We love our repeat guests!

10/10 Excelente

Arie V.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Van Vugt 40th anniversary
for our 40th wedding anniversary , my wife and I took our family to Maine for a week . We could not have chosen a better place to stay! The home and the property far exceeded our expectation. Thank you Callie for providing our family a vacation to remember!!
Se hospedó 5 noches en junio de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 23 feb. 2024
Thank you Arie for your feedback. We are so glad you had a wonderful time and thankful you chose to celebrate at Moose Lake Ranch. We hope you'll visit again soon!

10/10 Excelente

Melissa C.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great stay
Tons of space and light and a wonderfully quiet location!
Se hospedó 3 noches en noviembre de 2023
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 23 feb. 2024
Thanks, Melissa for your feedback and for choosing to stay at Moose Lake Ranch. We loved having you and hope you come and visit again.

10/10 Excelente

Gordon C.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Christmas Vacation 2023
We had a magnificent time at MLR. We arrived on 1/5/24 and departed on 1/8/24...looking back we should have stayed longer. The accommodations were more than adequate. Everyone could find a quiet corner if they needed to get away from the family noise. Mother Nature blessed us with a beautiful 10 " snowfall, so we all went sliding on the hill in front of the house. Our kids created gourmet meals for us that were fantastic. And the caretaker supplied us with firewood, plowed us out and provided a tour when we arrived. We are already trying to figure out when we can stay for a week!
Se hospedó 3 noches en enero de 2024

10/10 Excelente

Laura L., Vernon, CT

Le gustó: Limpieza
Annual Family Thanksgiving
This was our 3rd Thanksgiving here and as always it was wonderful. The house is very large but has a very comfortable homey feel. There is an outdoor area for the kids to play as well as a large area for an outdoor autumn bonfire. The hot tub has been upgraded and is large and hot. A great way to relax at the end of the day. Can't wait for our next stay.
Se hospedó 8 noches en noviembre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Sandra W.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful, fabulous
The house is amazing and I look forward to coming back! Highly recommend.
Se hospedó 3 noches en octubre de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Tracy W.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Wonderful Family Vacation
We came to Maine for our daughters wedding but had a family vacation here beforehand. We all had a wonderful time! We spent a lot of time outdoors, from hanging on the front porch swing to relaxing in the hot tub and later bonfires nightly with s’mores! We all left with awesome memories! Some things to note - there are two refrigerators however the water dispenser was not working so plan on bringing your own water. There are plenty of spices so no need to bring any. We often ran out of utensils (over 20 in our group) so plan on bringing your own plastic ware for meals. The dishwasher did not always clean dishes first time through. That backed things up in kitchen a bit as you can imagine. Other than those couple of items we truly had a fantastic time! Thank you so much for the use of your lovely home!
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Cliente verificado

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fabulous stay
Our large family had a fabulous time on the water utilizing the boats, dock and float. Beds are very comfortable and plenty of room for everyone with lots to do in the very private yard and water access. The large hot tub was a big hit, too. We plan to come back next summer. There are private areas as well as the large open living space by the kitchen. The dogs loved it, too!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2023

8/10 Bueno

Cliente verificado

Le gustó: Limpieza
My stay
Beautiful house and grounds. Beach area was disappointing.very rough terrain to walk ...no area to sit or for kids to play
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Samantha W.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Perfect Venue
We had our micro-wedding here (12 guests) and it could not have been any better. The owners and property manager were extremely responsive the whole time. The property is absolutely stunning! Nothing went wrong, everything went right!
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Nicholas G., Cambridge, MA

Le gustó: Limpieza
Awesome stay!
We had an awesome time at Moose Lake Ranch! It had plenty of space and everything we needed for a 17-person friend reunion. Plenty of space, great amenities, and right on the lake. Definitely secluded but we didn’t feel the need to venture away from the property. I would highly recommend the venue for a future stay!
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Patrick C., Foxborough, MA

Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing house!
My large nerdy gamer group rented the house for a long weekend and had an absolute blast! The house is amazing with great features like the sauna, the hot tub, a wonderful deck and a sound system that goes through the whole house. Plenty of rooms for people to disperse to so we never felt claustrophobic. Hope to come back again next year!
Se hospedó 4 noches en marzo de 2023

10/10 Excelente

David F.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful House!
Words cannot express how amazing this property was. The property manager was incredible and walked us through everything we needed to know. My family agreed this was by far the most gorgeous VRBO we have stayed in.
Se hospedó 4 noches en febrero de 2023

10/10 Excelente

Allen G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great Stay
Had a great stay at Moose Lake Ranch. Great property and the owners were friendly and easy to communicate with!
Se hospedó 3 noches en noviembre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Nick and Krystina C.

Le gustó: Limpieza
October Wedding
We had an awesome experience staying at Moose Lake Ranch. Absolutely no complaints!
Se hospedó 4 noches en octubre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Sammy C.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beyond anything we could have imagined!
Moose Lake Ranch will forever hold a special place in our hearts! The grounds were stunning for our wedding and the house was incredible. Our family and friends had the most amazing time!
Se hospedó 4 noches en octubre de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Kathy

Le gustó: Limpieza
Family Vacation
My family and I stayed at Moose Lake Ranch this past August. The property was just what we needed to get away from our busy day to day lives. The house is beautiful and spacious, to say the least. The property was more than we could ask for… The boys were able to ride ATV trails on the property, while the rest of us enjoying the water. There were a bunch of water accessories available to us for the pond, which the kids and adults all enjoyed. It was so much fun swimming, fishing and paddle boating/ kayaking. We got to experience a lightening storm, swinging on the swing, on the front porch. It was truly something we won’t forget! It was so hard to pack up and leave. What a relaxing place to vacation, one of our families favorite get aways.
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

gary o.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Family Time in Maine
We all had a wonderful time - amazing house and property!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Charles G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great stay
The house and lake are a great place for privacy with your group. The owner and caretaker are extremely accommodating and helpful.
Se hospedó 6 noches en agosto de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Keith B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful house with plenty of space for everyone. Second time we have stayed there.
Very easy and super responsive owners and property manager
Se hospedó 2 noches en julio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Gregg L.

Le gustó: Limpieza
All together
Fantastic stay. Everyone had space for alone time and time for family gatherings and games. Perfect blend
Se hospedó 3 noches en junio de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Janet N.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Amazing property!
We had a BLAST at this terrific house - two families stayed here for graduation weekend at Bates, and everything was perfect! Plenty of room, beautiful layout, well-stocked house and activities galore inside and out. We are trying to figure out how to get our kids to go to college again (just kidding) so that we can come back!
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2022

8/10 Bueno

Jennifer S.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great family weekend
Has 20 people in the house never once did it feel crowded. The lake is beautiful. The house was very clean.
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2022

10/10 Excelente

corrie m.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fantastic February Vacation at Moose Lake Ranch
The house was private, well maintained, and spacious. Our group had plenty to do: sledding, exploring the property, ping pong, pool, games, hot tub! The property manager was incredibly responsive and helpful! We enjoyed every moment and hope to visit again!
Se hospedó 3 noches en febrero de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Shaun Q.

Le gustó: Limpieza
What an amazing experience. Fantastic getaway!
Amazing!
Se hospedó 3 noches en enero de 2022

10/10 Excelente

Cliente verificado

Le gustó: Limpieza
Friendsgiving
Had a great stay and loved everything about the property! Great communication from the care taker and an amazing experience!
Se hospedó 4 noches en noviembre de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Taylor K.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Perfect Stay!
We just celebrated our wedding at the moose lake ranch and it was absolutely beautiful and perfect! I can not say enough about how helpful Danielle the manager is, she’s friendly, kind, and such a caring soul. Everyone that came to the wedding was blown away by how beautiful the property was.
Se hospedó 4 noches en noviembre de 2021

8/10 Bueno

Pamela r.

Sleeps SO many….
Beautiful property and location…. There are so many places for people to sleep! Feels like you are relaxing at the “Yellowstone Ranch”
Se hospedó 5 noches en octubre de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Benjamin C.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Beautiful Venue for a Wedding
My wife and I got married at Moose Lake Ranch and could not have asked for a better experience. The property was perfect for the event and the property management staff accommodated all requests promptly. We would absolutely recommend Moose Lake Ranch as a place to make special memories just like we did. Thank you!
Se hospedó 5 noches en agosto de 2021

10/10 Excelente

Brian B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great family getaway!
I could not pick little things. This isn't 5 star, but this was a fabulous place for family getaways. We had so many people, 20, and so much to do. The place is enormous. So much to do. I recommend for anyone wanting to take your family and just getaway.
Se hospedó 4 noches en agosto de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 oct. 2021
Thanks Brian! We are so glad you had a great time and hope to have you visit again in the future. You were fabulous guests!

6/10 Aceptable

Patty F.

No le gustó: Limpieza
Disappointing
This house needs a thorough cleaning and alot of maintenance. Floors were filthy, area rugs were really bad. Neither oven worked properly, the pots and pans are well past being useable. Every cabinet is filthy inside. No shelves in extra fridge. Basement needs a full time dehumidifier. To musty to use. Decks are in poor condition. Needs to be scraped and stained. Fishing boat motor does not work. Im sure this was beautiful at some point. I paid 1500.00 a night and feel this property is overpriced for what it offers. Upon checkout it appears the guest do most of the work or the fine is 50.00 for each task not completed. We rented this for ez access to the atv trails and it was great location for it. Would I rent again? No!
Se hospedó 7 noches en agosto de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 oct. 2021
We take feedback very seriously and took several major actions after this review and as soon as we had a break in the summer to do work. Since this review, the house has new furniture on the main floor, the entire basement was repainted and redecorated, the exterior was re-stained and re-sealed, new exercise bike, new foosball table, new kitchen barstools, pots & pans, silverware, new rugs...honestly, too many things to even mention. We also changed cleaning companies and have a new very detailed and thorough cleaning process/team. We REALLY want our guests to have an amazing experience and do all we can to keep up on the property. It's very large, and does get a lot of use, so it's a constant process to keep up...but we do it! I'm sure if you returned again you would love the changes.

10/10 Excelente

Michael R.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Loved it!
We had a group of 13 including three children. More than enough room for all of us and we felt like we could have had 25 people and still had room to spare. The house is gorgeous and the grounds around the house are beautiful. Yes, there are a couple of things that need fixing like the door handles, hot tub and sauna, but none of those things made a difference with how much fun we had. It rained one day and we hung out under the gazebo on the deck still. We wished we could have stayed for more than 2 nights. Danielle was excellent and communication was great.
Se hospedó 2 noches en julio de 2021

4/10 Mediocre

PAULINE B.

No le gustó: Limpieza
Posting looks like a 5 star but really a 2.5 star!
When looking on line at the place they are obviously showing original pictures and not what it actually looks like now. The building structure and design is beautiful but needs some major updating. We were excited when seeing all the extras the placed offered for our enjoyment but once there we were disappointed big time. The pool table should be replaced, the felt and rails are really unplayable. When the ball hits a rail it jumps up about 3" into the air, the felt has been patched. The foosball table leg is broken & just stuck back in place. The only thing the kids were able to really enjoy was the ping pong table. We were told the outdoor hot tub didn't work but still disappointing. The boat motor needs work, the prop slips so you can't go faster than an idol, we didn't dare take it out very far. The appliances need replacing or repair. All the decking needs scraping and repainting. Some support deck beams are rotting & are braced with poles underneath. There are lots of holes & marks on the lower entertainment walls, the basement sofa material is all worn out & covered up with big pillows & the carpeting is torn. The windows in front entrance way is loaded with spider webs and throughout need cleaning. The mirrors in the rooms didn't appear to have been cleaned in a while. I don't see how it's possible for an individual to clean the place in a half a day from the time one group leaves to when another comes in. Here is a list of a few things we found: No canoe as advertised, grill on the deck was filthy, paddle boat takes on water big time, only one oar for the boat, there were no shelves in the mudroom frighted, washer/dryer under repair in mudroom, the kitchen ovens need replacing one door doesn't shut tight making temp off when cooking. Crushed ice only in refrigerator, cupboards are broken, doors don't all lock, knob missing on a couple, no volume control on tv remote in the great room. Personally I feel we should be reimbursed at least 25% for what we expected compared to what was available. I do have photos & videos if needed.//fb
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2021
Respuesta de VrboOwner el 2 oct. 2021
We take feedback very seriously and took several major actions after this review and as soon as we had a few days in the summer schedule (Aug 22-24) we had crews there to complete A LOT of work. Since this review, the house has new furniture on the main floor, the entire basement was repainted (walls patched) and redecorated, the exterior was re-stained and re-sealed, new exercise bike, new foosball table, new kitchen barstools, pots & pans, silverware, new rugs...honestly, too many things to even mention. The exterior was power washed, the deck beam was fixed, the motor boat engine is working (was replaced 2020), the fridge shelves replaced, washer/dryer fixed, oven repaired, cupboard shelf fixed, door knobs fixed, showers sealed, and fully upgraded cable/remotes to the latest technology. We also changed cleaning companies and have a new very detailed and thorough cleaning process/team. We REALLY want our guests to have an amazing experience and do all we can to keep up on the property. It's very large, and does get a lot of use, so it's a constant process to keep up...but we do it! I'm sure if you returned again you would love the changes.

8/10 Bueno

Donna M., Worcester county

Le gustó: Limpieza
Good stay
The house is beautiful!!! The property is very nice and it was nice and private. The maintaining of the property however is a little disappointing. The hot tub, sauna, volleyball net, most TV's were broke. There were no ping pong balls so every time we tried something, we couldn't use it. That just was frustrating. We had wonderful family time and the kids used the great float pad on the lake. All in all, it's very unfortunate that such a beautiful house seems to be left uncared for. It just feels like it's treated like a rental instead of someone's home.
Se hospedó 2 noches en junio de 2021

10/10 Excelente

melanie M.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Restful and Nourishing
Relaxed! Space where you can breathe! Being so far from others creates a feeling of isolation (in a good way) to drain out the monotony of worry and news flashes.
Se hospedó 4 noches en noviembre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Laura L., Vernon, CT

Le gustó: Limpieza
Annual Family Thanksgiving
This is our second year at MLR for our Annual Family Thanksgiving. Such a great time, things to do for everyone and every age. The owners have several children and the thought they put into the Lodge to make sure little ones are kept busy as well as adults it apparent. Such a great place and we are all looking forward to next year at the MLR.
Se hospedó 8 noches en noviembre de 2020

6/10 Aceptable

Oleg O.

No le gustó: Limpieza
The house was not clean, floors were dirty, bedding was not Clean
WiFi was slow hot tub was not working it was hard to get in touch with anybody
Se hospedó 3 noches en octubre de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Tammy L.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Family Trip
Had a fabulous time at Moose Lake Ranch! Kids, parents, grandparents, and dogs. We all were very comfortable; beds were perfect, showers were hot and the kitchen was fully equipped and big enough for all 16 of us to sit for a meal. The property itself is stunning !! Thank you - The Lapointe Family !!
Se hospedó 3 noches en septiembre de 2020

8/10 Bueno

Pauline J.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Fabulous stay; amazing house, just needs a little more TLC to be perfect
We absolutely loved our 11 days stay at the house with family and a few friends. The house has tons of character and space and was clearly build with quality and attention to detail. The caretakers were also extremely responsive whenever we reached out. The house is definitely off the beaten path, which was perfect for us. Lots of space to seat everyone comfortably, the kids loved the theatre and the lake, the adults loved the large deck , and we all loved the hot tub and firepit! The only reason I am giving it 4 stars versus 5 is that the house could use a little more in the way of maintenance. A few examples; one of the doorknobs fell off a few times, kayak had a slow leak, horseshoe pit weeded over, all pool cues broken, no net on the ping pong table, one of the shower drains didn't drain until the caretaker came to fix...). I don't mean to nitpick- lovely house and these small things didn't detract from our stay, but worth mentioning if for no other reason than to set expectations. For the price, I would have expected a little more attention to those details. Still an amazing house and stay though!
Se hospedó 11 noches en agosto de 2020

8/10 Bueno

Justin D.

Peaceful Retreat
Moose Lake Ranch is a very peaceful piece of property on a quiet lake. The home very easily accommodates large groups with room for various activities. The local caretakers were very responsive to any request that arose during our stay.
Se hospedó 5 noches en julio de 2020

10/10 Excelente

Gina P.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Moosehead Lake Lodge
Great family vacation! Would definitely stay there again.

10/10 Excelente

Emily F.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Memorial Day!
What a wonderful home and property. Our group had an amazing time. It was the perfect escape. Callie and Dave where awesome. We can’t wait to stay again.
Se hospedó 3 noches en mayo de 2020

8/10 Bueno

Michael B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Great Home in a beautiful location but needs a little TLC
We just got back from a week at MLR and it was amazing. Can’t beat the location- gorgeous Maine woods, a small lake and a huge home that feels welcoming and homey. The bedrooms are large and the beds and pillows are super comfy. We had a group of 15 and hot water wasn’t an issue. The new property managers, Leah and Mack, were super helpful once we arrived, and did their best to fix what they could while we were there. That said, I do think the house could benefit from a little TLC from the owners as well as some extra touches to take this house to a 5 star level. The house has settled and doors from the great room out to the deck are now hard to open and had broken/missing handles. Some bedrooms have windows without coverings, or have only two small curtain panels which aren’t sufficient, allowing lots of morning light in to wake up small children or those of us not used to 4:30 sunrises. The kitchen lacks tableware for large groups, as well as some commonly used utensils, plastic ware and serving dishes. Some of the patio furniture cushions were moldy and need replacing. sounds system is overly complicated and when we were there, all of the speakers had been blown, making it unusable. Some of the furniture is worn and torn (chairs, pool table, foot stool) and needs to be repaired or replaced. There is a good assortment of lawn activities in the shed and fantastic array of life jackets. If you plan on kayaking (they have a double) their isn’t a functional paddle let alone two. There are 4 halves, but they don’t fit each other... It would have been great if the hiking trails on the property were marked and a map provided. We were able to find a chef , Amy at 2getherwecook, (no links permitted) that was easy to work with. We had them come one night to cook for us and they prepared a weeks worth of food. Little things : only a single trash bag in the kitchen provided, but three trash cans. You need to bring your own. Had a hard time getting the sauna hot enough. It has a timer that only allows it to be on for an hour; not sure it even gets to full temp at that point. Not a huge deal, but janky. AC system is not adequate for the house. It really only works for the basement and the first level. Most of the bedrooms are on the second level so folks in the basement and first floor were cold while those of us on the second floor were quite hot. Overall it’s a beautiful home and we’d come back.
Se hospedó 7 noches en julio de 2019

10/10 Excelente

Keith B.

Le gustó: Limpieza
Secluded getaway
Great house and yard for large getaways. Easy to rent and property manager was extremely responsive.

10/10 Excelente

Raeanna G.

Le gustó: Limpieza
A beautiful place to get away.
One of the nicest houses I've ever stayed in. Every single bed is amazingly comfortable. The place is well maintained and kept very clean. We did have to rewash some of the dishes before using them but that's not their fault that previous guests put them away like that. The bathrooms were immaculate, and I dont recall even seeing a speck of dust anywhere. We tried to leave the place as clean as we could. The lack of wifi is an adjustment but theres enough things to do to keep occupied and have more fun. You'll still get a bit of cell phone signal, just takes more time for things to send. This place really does feel like home!