We were a bit concerned when we first arrived because the exterior of the house and the porch were in disrepair (wood damage, flaking paint) which made a poor first impression. The entrance foyer and corridor on the main floor has dated ceramic tile and a woven rug that were not clean looking (older ceramic tile never looks clean), which also made us uneasy about the cleanliness of the unit.
Upstairs, the main living area was reassuring - it's more updated with decent furniture and is bright and sunny. But the kitchen is dated and felt less clean. There were cracked floor tiles, floor vents duct taped down, countertop needs replacement, cabinets are worn. It's a fully functioning kitchen, but felt a bit run down.
Main bedrooms and one of the bathrooms were updated and reasonable clean, but we did notice dust and other people's socks under 2 of the beds. In the age of COVID, we expect to see much more careful cleaning. This is an easy fix, so recommend asking questions about the cleaning protocol if you are concerned about this.
The living room is spacious and comfortable. A dedicated air conditioning unit for the top floor keeps the place comfortable. The beds on the main floor are very comfortable and the rooms are cozy. There's a back deck on one room that's perfect for a quiet morning coffee. The main deck gets lots of sun and is a great place to sit, with lots of chairs and room to spread out and barbecue.
The kitchen is well stocked with cooking utensils, dishes and pots and pans. There is an extra fridge, which is helpful for large parties.
The location is decent. It's a nice 15-20 min walk to the Blue Mountain village. Might be a tough walk for small kids, but it got our teenagers moving.
The property manager was very quick to respond to queries.
Note that there is no washer or dryer. With a party of 10, we have always had to do some laundry on vacation. This time we had to plan around it and do some hand washing in the tub.
Overall, our stay was positive because we had great weather and were outside most of the week. This place provided what we needed, but updates to the property would definitely make it a better value.
