What a great trip we had and most of it had to do with the property and the hosts, they were top notch and replied to any questions in just a couple min., perfect. Cottage was spotless which is not always the case with a rental, and semi-off the grid which we enjoyed the most. We were able to get phone/text signal but internet was unreliable and to me that was fantastic and the best part of the trip! I have not been unplugged for a long time, felt great, one of the reasons I would go back.
Trail system was beautiful and we made the hike back to the river each day. There is a little loop that maybe takes 10min right next to the cottage, then the bigger trail going to the river that takes about 25min, and there is nobody for a few miles, amazing solitude. Main trial is about 12' wide and flat so almost anyone could manage it.
Cottage runs on a small quiet Honda generator, and then a bigger one for replenishing the water tank, if you're having a shower, I would suggest running the big one so you don't have to worry about running out of water mid lather. It's an easy process to switch back and forth between them. My only suggestion would be to bring a pair of gloves to pour the gas, totally my fault but I tilted the gas can too fast with the vent open and doused my hand in gas, I should have known better but oh well. Small generator will run all night into the morning if you top it up before going to bed, about 9-10hrs I found. Generator shed is right close and you can't hear the generator.
I brought a bunch of supplies not knowing exactly what the cottage had but did not need to at all, everything is supplied, towles, sheets pillows & cases, pillows and throws on the couch, fully appointed kitchen, nice gas stove, paper towel, toilet paper and drinking water, I never used anything I brought. There is a bar size fridge but no freezer just fyi, not a big deal if you go in the winter. Heated by a nice wood stove and the wood shed is only about 50' away with a wheelbarrow. They also have a bbq which I did not use. 2 seperate bedrooms and a third with bunk beds.
I could definitely go on and on and use up all of the space allowed by vrbo but hopefully you get the idea, great cottage, will be going back for sure, hopefully this helps future renters.
