Absolutely stunning location and views, super cosy, very warm with an easy to use log burner.
Easy check in, and quick responses from host, pity about the state of cleanliness, safety and rudeness from hosts. We didn't let it ruin our beautiful holiday, but things below to consider when packing and booking:
The manhole cover was OFF the septic tank. INCREDIBLY UNSAFE AND UNACCEPTABLE. We were lucky we saw it before our children playing metres away from it on the doorstep did. Hosts came to fix straight away, but with two bookings including 3 children, this should never ever have been open.
No space to store food or belongings, something to be aware of if you come with a larger group. One small cupboard space available, under the sink which had 10+ partially used bars of dirty soap. I understand this is an eco lodge, but Noone wants to use old soap that's been on someone's body or bum, and I absolutely don't want it in the kitchen where I'm cooking or storing my food.
Top of the fridge was only space to store dry goods, but had to clean it first (small fridge, visible easily at eye level) was terribly dirty with dead flies, alongside crusted food on the dining table and dirty surfaces. If you expect guests to clean as they leave, you need to send your apparent cleaner in to QC check before new guests arrive. As a hotel cleaner myself, this is an unacceptable level of uncleanness for guests to arrive to. Had to wash glasses on arrival to have a drink of water, they were filthy .
Hosts assume the situation of guests, that two adults and a child are a family and only put sheets on one big and one small bed, specially after we messaged to ask if all bedding and linen was supplied. If you travel with siblings or don't share a bed with your partner, let the hosts know before they assume you are sleeping together.
We discovered the other bed we intended on using was unmade, and asked for sheets so that are toddler could sleep on the large bed as he does at home, we were told we need to pay $20 extra dollars. The host then showed up, with an absolute attitude, and came in to strip the sheets off of the single bed so we couldn't use it, when we said we wouldn't and had to move all our gear for her to come into our space in a huff to pettily remove them. I understand linen laundering is a large cost, but you pay a set rate for the accommodation, with a max occupancy of 6 people, and extra charges after that. This is absolutely bull to be expected to be charged extra for something that we've paid for in our booking, only to be met with an incredibly rude host. We didn't get charged after putting our foot down.
If you're travelling with children, be aware there is only one fire guard, although both cabin listings state they are child friendly with fire guards. If your neighbours get in first, you get nothing. This is also unacceptable.
Hosts did come to set up the hot tub after we changed our mind on the 2nd night , which was appreciated thank you.
Beautiful location and home, definitely some work to be done on hosts with cleanliness, and not being rude to their guests.