Has great potential, but does not currently meet the Zen description or experience promised.
The bathroom and pillow smelled like smoke. The room was listed as smoke free. Thankfully, I found a pillow that did not smell like smoke.
I could hear the guests talking and their tv playing in the next unit, as the wall does not provide a sound or acoustic barrier. I had to turn on the TV to prevent hearing them and wait until they went to bed and turned off their TV at midnight in order to fall asleep. Thankful the other guests were very nice when I asked them to please turn down the TV just before before midnight. Something that should not have been necessary for either of us. The host was aware of this issue from a previous guests complaint, but thought they were being over sensitive.
There was no heat option and the temp dropped into the 50’s, so I froze all night. I suggested a space heater as a quick and easy solution. The WiFi kept dropping for the TV and cell service. They were aware of these issues and will hopefully address them in the future.
Lots of traffic too and from location, but close to highway and quiet neighborhood.
Ended up paying $128 for a terrible night stay, when it was previously agreed I would only be charged the room rate of $50 and they would use that to pay the $50 cleaning fee, which is cleaned by family. Nice to see a family working together.
This was a very sad situation and outcome. I had originally planned to stay for 5 nights and even longer if needed while my house is being remodeled. Once these issues are addressed it has potential to be a very nice Zen experience, as the unit and outside area are very nice. Has potential, but is not Zen quality at this time.