Would I recommend and/or rent again: YES. Absolutely.
Dates: 2/2022
Adults: 2
The Awesome: Really cool property. Amazing location. Very clean. Excess of cookware/plates/utensils, hygiene products (shampoo, lotion, etc.), towels; many creature comforts. Tons of windows/light/seating. TONS of toys (for small children), and board games (all ages), Playstation 2 (didn't test PS2). Neat decor/antiques. 2 refrigerators. Garbage disposal. Lake access.
Not so Awesome:
Contract required. The posting did not reveal the contract requirement. I inquired with VRBO support, rep stated that contracts are common but it absolutely should be revealed in the posting (prior to purchase/payment).
Large deposit.
Language in contract (re: the damage deposit) is extremely biased. Renter must agree to not dispute ANY charges deemed necessary by the Lessor: "Upon any damages to the property the Authorized funds shall be captured immediately. Lessee agrees to not dispute any captured funds due to damaged property by signing this agreement."
Each of the king beds are actually two small beds pushed together and they are FIRM. However, they don't sag and I'd rather have a firm, supportive bed than a saggy bed. Not the greatest night of sleep.
Pool table was unusable. Every cue was broken, none had tips. Slash in table fabric.
Electronic dart board was unusable. No usable darts, only a coffee can of broken dart pieces provided. No power outlet remotely close to area.
Around 1/4 of lightbulbs upstairs either missing or burnt out. Would it be TOO bright w/all lit bulbs? Maybe but not likely. Regardless, burnt or missing bulbs is not a good look.
There was an excess of ancient/irrelevant remote controls for either outdated (VCR) or nonpresent equipment. Many were unusable due to missing/broken battery cover and missing batteries. TV in master (remote) was unusable. TV downstairs unusable (no relevant remote, I searched everywhere). Soundbar (upstairs) TV volume remote broken/unusable.
Only 2 smoke detectors; 1 in hallway near upstairs bedrooms, 1 in downstairs gameroom. Not sure what code requires but IMHO, 2 is insufficient for a property this size.
Refrigerate upstairs is loud.
Wifi router in very poor location which made Netflix and phones painful (at times) to use.
With relatively little effort/cost these things can be fixed but only if mgmt is made aware by guests (like you/me).
If I had kids, they'd have been very disappointed by the gameroom: pool table/dartboard/TV.