Our families have rented several properties in The Hideout and this was BY FAR our favorite. The pictures of Salty Box Cottage and the reviews of the owners do not do this rental justice.
First of all, the rental is impeccable. It’s so nicely designed, well laid out, and incredibly clean and tidy. (The high cleaning fee is worth it - especially because renters are not responsible for bringing linens and towels). The bedrooms were cute and comfortable, and the bunk bed room was a hit with our kiddos. (Each bunk bed had a trundle - which added to the excitement). The kitchen was well appointed and had all the basics, plus extra dishwasher pods, dish towels and sponges. We loved the basement game room - there were so many board games in addition to the pool table and dart board (which lights up - much to the delight of the little ones).
Paul and Valeria were AMAZING hosts. They were great at communicating prior to our check in, and were quick to respond to any questions or issues we had. They even sent someone over to help us with the fireplace in the main living space when we had trouble lighting it.
We booked The Hideout because we were interested in utilizing the Ski Hill and tubing run over Presidents Day weekend. Unfortunately, the tubing run and ski hill were closed for the majority of the weekend due to the recent warm temperatures and inability to produce snow on a large scale. They did open on the last day of our stay, and our hosts were gracious enough to let us stay in our rental longer so that we could take advantage of the community’s amenities.
In short, the Salty Box Cottage was perfect for our party of 8. We will absolutely be back, and if you are looking for a place to stay in the Hideout, this is THE BEST place to book!