There are a lot of amazing things about this property .... but there were unfortunately some key disappointments for us.
PROS:
* Communication: the rental process was easy, communication with owners and property manager was always very timely, congenial and easy. This was much appreciated!
*Location - the house was in a great location in mid-Cape, with a huge lot, lots of privacy, quiet neighborhood, beautiful views of swan pond and easy access to amenities and local beaches.
* House- it's well laid out, 3 bedrooms, big decks, lots of outdoor space, easy to navigate kitchen, overall plenty of room for big groups or families
CONS:
House - while the house is charming it doesn't have all of the creature comforts of home. First, AC - the listing said AC but in fact, its only window units in the bedrooms. These were suitable and worked decently for the bedrooms, but in August for folks working remotely and making large group dinners, IT WAS HOT. And there only one small table top fan to help with circulation. I wish this had been more clear or fans available with air flow. It was just unfortunate because I spent most time during the day working and sweating. The WIFI was not strong enough to be outside. There were just a few other things that are more nit picky like no trash bags or paper towels and really uncomfortable seating in dining room (in and out); and no outdoor lights!!!!
WATER: the house is on this amazingly beautiful brackish pond, and we had visions of swimming off the dock, floating the day, kayaking and using the house for more water entertainment. You can't really do this at all - the water is not swimmable - there is no ladder on the dock, I have no idea how one would have gotten in and out of a kayak, there were aggressive hissing swans, and the water was murky, swampy, muddy, crab infested, etc. Not a single person even wanted to attempt.
*Finally, the hot tub... this took one whole star off my rating. It was honestly vile. we took the lid off, were hit in the face with the wafting smell of in your face chemicals. The water was green, cloudy, and smelled horrendous. They said it’s treated 2x week but with what? We got in against my better judgement and that was a bad idea. It smelled so bad, the chemicals created almost like a cloud, my skin smelled like chemicals for days, a black bathing was completely ruined from smell and BLEACHING OUT. I personally have a hot tub and have never seen anything like this.