I asked but never got a response about whether fishing was allowed in the pond, which it is not. The cleaning lady was still there when we arrived 30 minutes past check in. On the day of check in, i.e. too late to cancel, I was informed that I could choose between watering their plants for them or to have them come by to do it daily. After settling in, the owner knocked on the door with his dog and gun holstered in plain sight to introduce himself. The dog was allowed to roam free and did once snap at my child. I don't think the dog is vicious or threatening, just pointing out that there was one snap.Beyond that, the place was reasonably clean and provided a nice home base while we were exploring the area. It's not for me, but the vibe may work well with others.