This was a good property, and we did like it…mostly. It’s close to downtown Boone, which is one of the best parts about it, in our opinion. But there are a few other things to consider if you are looking at this property for a stay.
1. It needs a really good cleaning/dusting for cobwebs, which were in abundance (especially on the 2nd floor). It wasn’t filthy or anything, just hadn’t been polished up in a while. There were little areas that hadn’t been touched in some time. It wasn’t disgusting or anything, just not what we’ve experienced in other well rated VRBO’s.
2. We were trying to get some work done (yes, I know, while on a short getaway. Please don’t judge too harshly.), and the Wi-Fi kept going out regularly. We were able to fix by unplugging the router and plugging it back in. If this isn’t a concern of yours, no worries.
3. Stay here for closeness to town and not seclusion. While it is a few hundred feet from the neighbors, you definitely know they’re there. A neighboring dog likes to bark most of the night, which kept us awake. Ear plugs solved the problem, and I certainly won’t hold the property owners accountable for someone else’s behavior. But again, just something to consider.
4. It’s tighter than it looks. The bathrooms and bedrooms are very utilitarian and functional, but I wouldn’t say my 6’-5” frame was able to stretch out. We definitely had some bumps on the head from the upstairs bedrooms.
All in all, it’s a 3-3.5 out of 5 stars for us. It is bad, but certainly doesn’t warrant the 4.5+ rating. But I truly hope our experience was the exception, and that if you and your family choose to stay, that it’s everything you could hope for and more.
