BEAUTIFUL HOME- no privacy from owners and their dog.
Elaine was extremely welcoming and her house/property is magnificent.
My family was visiting for my sisters 40th birthday. She allowed my mother to park her RV in the driveway which was wonderful. We did have an issue of my mothers RV flooding on the driveway, in which the owners notified me first thing in the morning and we were able to power wash it. Elaine asked that the RV be moved off the property, which we did right away.
However, there were a few things that made my family uncomfortable. Personally, I find it excessive and odd to have TWO cameras above the enclosed /secluded jacuzzi space. As a group of all girls in the jacuzzi it seems odd & I am all for cameras for security and safety, which neither of these are for. The other cameras, totally understand their placement.
During the check in process, I called to notify Elaine I was 30 minutes out and it is then that it was communicated to me that she has dogs on the property. I feel as though this should be put in the description of the property. I let Elaine know my mother was extremely uncomfortable around big dogs and We came to an understanding the dog would be on leash at all times. However, Saturday morning the dogs was all over the property loose, got into the house , ate all my sisters dogs food and went through the Easter baskets. A guest had to guide the dog out of the house. I understand Elaine told me to lock the front door as this “may happen” with the dog but we were coming in and out at the time. And I figured the dog would be leashed like agreed upon.
It does mention the owners “May” be on property in a “secluded area”. This is not the case. They are in the driveway and take their dog out for potty throughout the day on the property. I feel as though we did not get the privacy we paid so much for.
Elaines husband approached guests during our stay and asked if anyone was using the indoor jacuzzi because “it’s been on all day”- how did he know this? & if we would like to keep it warm throughout the day for our guests why would this be an issue? We paid extra to have the outdoor pool heated.
Additionally, while Elaines husband was out and about walking on the property during our birthday celebration (adults & children), he began picking up all the golf balls that were on the golf putting area where the kids had been playing prior.
We did not even get the opportunity to clean as he was walking around.
I have stood at many properties in which the owners were present and this was by far the most intruding.
Parking was not easy breezy as we had 4 vehicles (after RV left driveway as requested ) but had to accommodate the owners cars so they could come and go.
All in all, the house and land is BEYOND beautiful. But if you want the slightest of privacy this is not it. We had not I’ll intentions , it was a family weekend getaway and we still felt as though we were being policed the whole time.
I texted Elaine at the end of the stay if there were any issues or concerns that needed remedy and she said we were lovely and she hoped we’d be back.