Perfect Vacation Home

We spent Memorial day and the following 4 days at the Bronze Lantern and our mini vacation has been just great!
We already had an awesome experience at the White Lantern, the twin sister home from the same owners, and our expectation were met in full if not exceeded. The house itself and the location, an even more private niche, was exactly what we needed. Every detail in the house could only have been taken care by somebody in love with the place. It is not only a house, but it has the feeling of a home. We were only 2 and a half (little baby just loved the nature in the surrounding area) and somehow we felt bad that all the space (4 bedrooms!!) was left unused, this place would be perfect for a large family or a party of at least 8 or 10. Not to mention that if shared the price would be just ridiculous, you couldn't rent a closet in NY for that money!!
But the quiet and the warm feeling was just overwhelming, too bad we had to leave after only 4 days, because we were getting used to the bucolic lifestyle of the Hideout.
Diane and her husband Craig went out of their way to see if we could need anything else, but what else could one need if the all situation was so picture perfect.
We are already looking forward to another vacation either at the White or Bronze Lantern.
Thanks guys!!!

3 couples + our 5 kids spent a fun weekend at the "Bronze Lantern". The house is generally clean and spacious and looks like the pictures in the listing which we appreciated. Owners were easy to deal with during the booking process.

The deck is enormous although I don't quite understand why it overlooks the driveway - After driving all the way out to "the country", I certainly would've preferred to look at something more "nature like" as opposed to our 3
parked SUV's and the road.

We really enjoyed the screened in porch. Ate our meals there and hung out at night - it was nice.

I could get picky about the fact that the provided towels
were mildewey or that the sound didn't work on the main tv for the first 24 hrs until we finally figured out how to reprogram it ourselves (called owner in am but she didn't call us back until late in the day). Also, the pool
table in the basement isn't level which made it absolutely impossible to actually shoot a legit game of pool.

However, putting those issues aside, we had a
great time anyway and left the bronze lantern thinking that we'd consider returning annually as a tradition.

That said, our experience post-departure has really been a turnoff and disappointment as the owner charged us for some damage to their coffee pot that we did not do + retained a portion of our security deposit because we were not completely out of the house on time. The truth is that we were 15-20 minutes late leaving. However, we were out of the basement and all of the bedrooms right on time and the two cleaning ladies went upstairs to start cleaning for the next tennants right on time - so in my opinion there was no inconvenience really caused and this wasn't necessary.

Anyhow, if you're going to stay at the Bronze Lantern, just be aware that you might get dinged after you leave - so just budget a few extra dollars for that and you'll be alright. We tried to discuss the situation rationally w/ the
owner but when we questioned the charges, she told us that we weren't welcome back in the future. Her idea of resolving the problem was to just retaine a portion of our security deposit and discontinue all communication with us.

I will say that I appreciated that she returned the balance of our security deposit promptly...but certainly don't appreciate the false deductions nor the tone that she took
when we disputed the damages she was charging us as it just didn't feel very hospitable.

As a group get together we rented this home for the weekend. It was amazing! The house is beautiful and in a wonderful location. The house was clean and stocked with everything a renter could want or need. The game room was great for the competitive men! I can't wait to rent again from Diane and Craig it has been a pleasure! Next time we're staying for a week!!!

My weekend rental of "The Bronze Lantern" was an overall great experience. This property had absolutely everything someone would look for on a short, or long term vacation. The home has been meticulously maintained, both inside and out, it almost still smells brand new. It is larger than it appears in the pictures, I went up to the area with a group of 10 people, and there was plenty of room for everyone. Whether sitting on the comfortable couches watching the HD TV, or playing on one of the game tables downstairs, this home is perfect for either a getaway with friends, or relaxation with a family. There are numerous activities in the community (skiing/resturant), and the town with more options is a short drive away. The best part of the vacation is the precision and accommodating nature of the owner. I booked this vacation very last minute, and the property owner was always there to answer questions, quickly and honestly. Even after my trip was booked and official, the owner still made it a point to call me to be sure I understood the direction and e-mails I had been sent. Definitely recommend this property for anyone looking for a relaxing and good time, and an all around helpful owner.

Thank you Diane, our group of 8 enjoyed the retreat weekend at your home at The Hideway. The house was spotless clean when we arrived and was exactly as described. The tvs, basement games, and the updated kitchen were very nice amenities. Even though the weather was horrible we kpet busy playing ping pong, pool, Nintendo Wii and cooking up a storm...We really felt "home away home" and hope to come back next year.
Thanks Again,
Garret

We were fortunate to “discover” the Bronze Lantern in 2007, while visiting family who live full-time in the Hideout.

Owner, Diane Guest, lives in the Hideout and is uniquely responsive to the needs of her renters. The house is “fresh” clean; the kitchen as well-equipped and up-to-date as our own; the quality of the furnishings and accessories, excellent; the beds a treat to sleep on.

For our first experience at the Bronze Lantern, we rented for four weeks, making it “our own” home away from home. Our son, daughter-in-law, and their two infants came to visit for five days and stayed seven. We all enjoyed the warmth and comfort of this house while sharing the wildlife experience in the front yard.

We had always loved this community, with all that it and the surrounding area have to offer. We used the Hideout golf course and beaches, which are well-maintained, and the club house restaurant, where the menu offers good quality, moderately priced selections. Security, Pro Shop and Club House staff are courteous, and make everyone feel right at home. Options for day trips in the areas surrounding the Hideout are abundant.

What a pleasurable experience this has been. We’re looking forward to our return to the Bronze Lantern in the summer of 2009, when we will extend our stay to five weeks.

We stayed in the "Bronze Lantern" this past Labor Day weekend and had the best time. The house was clean and everything we could possible need was there. The game room provided lots of great fun at night and the house was only minutes away from the beautiful lake and other daytime activites.

My bookclub went to the chalet this past winter and had such a lovely time. We were 10 ladies on a mission of fun. Well we had that and then some. The chalet was as advertised...beautiful. In fact we all had a serious discussion about ownership of a house in the area. It's so breathtaking. Now I will say that driving in the snow to get there wasn't fun but after we all got there it was wonderful. Even when our car was stuck in the snow we never felt stranded because the facilities security took care of us. Our owners husband even came bright and early the next day to make sure we had a clear deck to reach our cars. All I can say is we will be back. Thanks again. Nubian Sisters Jammin Wit Lit.