So to begin, Mandy is a truly attentive and outstanding host. We had two members of the group drop out and she was happy to help us adjust based on that. I was impressed even before getting there that it had enough room to accommodate 4 guests at such a reasonable price, especially where it's located. It's literally minutes on foot from the waterfront, and the neighborhood is beautiful.
The house itself, from the moment my friend and I walked in, was EXTREMELY welcoming, with little holiday touches all over, and a warm and well lit environment. There's a smart TV in every room and the beds were amazingly comfortable. I've not slept so well in a long time. It's fully decked out with a stocked and convenient kitchen that has a lovely little balcony (that I wish I could have used more, but it was too cold and rainy, haha!) Even the parking is easy to manage!
I need to really give a shout out to Mandy, who routinely checked in with us to make sure we were satisfied and was very prompt in responding to all our needs and requests. Her family even pitched in when we needed a plunger delivered (in the pouring rain!.) I could not have asked for more of either her or this absolutely gorgeous house. Even when she wasn't there, the communication was very clear with concise and well worded notes around the house letting me and company know exactly what the expectations where, were to find things, and how to utilize the wifi. I wish I didn't have to leave such a nice place. If I come back in the future, I hope this spot is open because it's prime renting material. My only (first world problem) gripe is that it doesn't have a washer dryer, but that's kinda a ridiculous thing to even be concerned about in the first place. It was the closest thing to a perfect visit I think I could have gotten. Thank you so much to you, and everyone who helped us out, Mandy!