We stayed for 3 days in July, and it is truly a lovely location. There was some miscommunication with the host regarding check-in time, and so we had to wait outside while the cleaners finished but the host was courteous in his response and apologetic for the mishap.
We found the place to be functional and generally clean, with a gorgeous view off of the deck. But it is older and there are cobwebs and dusty/musty corners throughout. As well, the grounds are quite unkept and there were blackberry bushes poking out into the outdoor living spaces. It is also east-facing and so the sun comes in and there are no curtains or blinds available in the kitchen/living area. So, while beautiful it is also sweltering in the morning!
We also found the kitchen to be severely lacking in quality utensils/equipment despite the rather high nightly rate, i.e. flimsy/old cutting boards, only 5 knives (there were 9 of us), very old frying pans, and a very funky dishwasher with a lower rack that basically falls out, etc.
Finally, one of the downstairs bedrooms doesn't have curtains so the bed is challenging to sleep in since it is so bright and hot in the summer morning.
Despite having a septic problem that made the greenroom un-useable (and the smell was horrendous!), James compensated us for one night of our stay and was apologetic. We were frustrated that he knew there was a problem prior to our arrival, so we were appreciative that he compensated us and acted promptly.
Problems with houses happen, and we - as homeowners ourselves - are understanding of this. However, when a residence is being rented at such a high rate we do expect transparency and functionality, at the bare minimum, and as experienced AirBNBers, we felt that this particular experience just didn't live up to our previous expectations.