Firstly, I want to say that Dene is a gem. When we arrived and discovered that her place wasn't what we were expecting, she took our notes so kindly and was completely understanding in our decision to cancel and move to another location. While this house is cozy and clean, it didn't suit our needs or feel like it was worth what we had paid. Had I not been recovering from a major surgery, I would have been more than comfortable here, though, had a few things been addressed (and I'm sure she would have given the opportunity).
There was some general maintenance needs in the house (broken closet door as an example), the linens were either old and/or felt cheap, and the pool area didn't really feel welcome/usable. Although the house was smaller than I pictured, it was clear Dene had been very thoughtful and intentional in her personal touches throughout. There were snacks and a coffee bar, toiletries in the bathroom, and had an overall homey feel.