Stay away!
girls3
Rockville, Maryland, USA
Review Submitted: August 26, 2008
Date of Stay: August 2008
Property very poorly maintained. Great views of Lake Natalie and mini beach great for toddlers. Overgrown driveway almost impossible to find even when you know where it is. Inside the house, a wreck. House has been abused and not kept up. Cob/spider webs galore (ceilings, screens, corners). Dust bunny heaven. Musty smell in lower level. Shredding carpet. Rusting heaters. Sofa's with no springs. When complaint given to rental agent, he sent housekeeper in. She only mops kitchen and bath tiles vacuums rugs between rentals. She acknowledged prior abusive tenants. NOT WORTH ANYWHERE NEAR THE PRICE. Location is good for access to Gouldsboro state park. Big Bass Lake development has pools and some kid activities, but is not very friendly to renters. No decent restaurants within 20 miles.
Owner's Response: The trees on this property as well as its secluded location are what guests are looking for. In fact, it's what they come back for over and over again. When they drive down the tree lined driveway to the breath taking view of the lake, they are impressed. Nothing but compliments about the house and location being exactly what they are looking for in a hideaway/vacation location for family reunions or large groups. I am not sure what houses these confused guests stayed in before; but the chalet is very well maintained; well kept and the housekeeping is impeccable. Over 40% of the guests to the house are return visitors who love the size, comfort, location, coziness and most especially the affordability of the house.
Families and groups can have all of these great amenities and not go broke doing so. There are almost no homes in the Poconos of this size and acreage; the house sits on nearly three acres, and a LAKEFRONT! that rents for the affordable price of this chalet. The community is among one of the best in the Poconos. Everything from its Olympic size outdoor pool, to the beautiful indoor pool, which is across the street from the house, to all of Big Bass Lake's terrific amenities. The chalet is an attractive value for any family or group.
As for restaurants, we have plenty of them. You'll enjoy them. Because you are staying in the mountains, they are not next door, but, that's part of the fun of vacationing or spending a weekend in the Poconos, exploring all of the wonders that nature has to offer and ending it with a great meal at the end.
If your expectations are to stay in a Holiday Inn with an attached McDonalds, then the chalet is not for you and prepare to pay twice the cost.
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