I do not write negative reviews lightly but need to be completely honest, my family and I were very disappointed with this property. To start with the positives:
1) the pool and backyard area are lovely and inviting
2) the plants are beautiful
3) the location in terms of proximity to the river was fantastic with beautiful walking trails and the neighbourhood itself was excellent- the friendliest and most helpful neighbours we have ever encountered, I would move into this neighbourhood in a heartbeat!
Unfortunately for the negatives - the house had some major issues:
1) The house itself is beyond "rustic" and well into disrepair - cupboard doors falling off, broken fixtures/fittings, broken screens on the windows and doors, filthy carpets, the bathroom sink completely clogged, tattered and fraying blinds, 2 of the 3 bedroom doors do not close/latch and constantly swing open, the bikes were flat/seat broken.
2) There is a huge ant problem, we had daily infestations in the kitchen (as in ants all over the countertops and our food), it felt disgusting and unhygienic. There were also crickets in the house and 2 rats in the backyard (1 dead 1 alive).
3) There is a lot of junk and clutter everywhere - the house seems like the owners just picked up and left for the weekend without planning to rent it out, there was very little effort to clean/declutter, there are stickers and writing all over the walls. I certainly don't mind some character in my rentals but this was too much and just felt unprofessional.
4) We booked this house largely because it was child/family friendly so we wouldn't need to bring as much stuff with us but we didn't realize until we got there that that is really only the case for families with older kids. We were travelling with our 3 and 1 year old and were a bit disappointed that the only toys in the entire house were Legos (suitable for a ~5 yo or older), and there was no portacot, highchair or even kids plates/cups/cutlery - basic amenities i would expect in a child friendly rental (and what we have always experienced with other Airbnb's in the past). Also - the doors not closing/latching is a big problem when you are trying to put young kids to sleep or down for naps because any time you open another door in the house, the bedroom doors swing open and would wake them up. This point would not be as much of an issue if you do not have kids under 5.
While we would love to stay in the neighbourhood again, would not rent this property again unless there was a significant amount of maintenance and pest control carried out!