Ida was a very responsive host and the cleaning and maintenance crew really seem to care.
Pros: The house is large and ideally located. The kitchen is very well equipped for cooking and hosting. The pool and hot tub were clean and we spent quite a bit of time there and on the patio. There is a lot of space on the main floor for being together.
Cons: The home was clearly a grand, beautiful, and luxurious estate when it was built several decades ago. Most homes in the neighborhood like this one have been torn down and replaced with 7-15MM estates. This home was been modified over time to allow hosting larger groups (i.e. the old garage has been converted to a bedroom) but it works. Overall, tired but functional is the best way I'd describe the house. It still retains some grandeur, but is old. A deep clean, a fresh coat of paint, replacing some tired furniture, appliances, and fixtures would go a long way towards upping the magnificence factor of the house for future guests.