Title: Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=23607606&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals ## Photo gallery for Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals ![Outdoor spa tub - Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607700/23607606/efede7c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets - Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607700/23607606/375c67e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607700/23607606/52ce7d6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV - Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607700/23607606/6d4bf593.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals (Carnelian Bay)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23610000/23607700/23607606/ae5d879a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the trees, this modest mountain cabin offers a tranquil retreat with a wrap-around deck featuring a large hot tub. Perfect for families and dog owners alike, unwind by the woodburning fireplace or enjoy outdoor activities like hiking and biking nearby. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6936 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals // This home is a short term rental and ski lease \\\\ \*\*DOGS CONSIDERED\*\* Squirrels Nest is a modest mountain cabin, nestled in the trees and backs on to National Forest land and trails, This makes it perfect for hiking, biking and snowmobiling and cross country skiing. This home features a large hot tub on the wrap-around deck. Living room with sofa bed, gas fireplace, DVD player, full kitchen, 1/2 bath and laundry, and dining area. One room has a Queen bed with flat screen TV/DVD, the other with 2 Single beds, flat screen TV/DVD and a full bath between. Perfect for family of 3-4 with a dog! One car garage available to use. Parking is limited to 3 spaces. Bedrooms: Bedroom 1 - Queen Bed Bedroom 2 - 2 Twin Beds NEARBY ATTRACTIONS (Approximate; weather/traffic vary) Tahoe City (shops, dining, marina, Commons Beach): \~6 miles / \~9 minutes Kings Beach (beach + dining): \~4 miles / \~9 minutes Tahoe Vista (beach town + shoreline access): \~2 miles / \~4 minutes Truckee (historic downtown + dining): \~14 miles / \~23 minutes Palisades Tahoe (Olympic Valley / The Village): \~14 miles / \~23 minutes Northstar (via Northstar Village Gate #8): \~15 miles / \~18 minutes Incline Village: \~9 miles / \~17 minutes Sand Harbor (NV State Park): \~13 miles / \~26 minutes GOOD TO KNOW (important details) \- Minimum age to rent: 25 \- None of our properties have AC unless mentioned elsewhere \- Winter access: Chains or snow tires are often required in winter \- BBQs (propane) are not provided during winter (November–Memorial Day). Charcoal grills are banned in our area. \- Firewood is not supplied during the summer months (Memorial Day through October) \- Shampoo/conditioner/bodywash are not included \- Most have supplies like flour, sugar, salt & spices, but these are not guaranteed items \- We do not provide additional towels for beach use and encourage renters to bring them for summer stays \- For all dog-friendly properties, there is an additional fee of $100+tax per dog. \- Placer County STR rules: The county of Placer implemented a new Short Term Rental Ordinance which is very important for guests to abide by. Fines range from $1,500- 5,000 and can be issued to guests who are not in compliance. A full list of rules is attached as a photo in this listing. Some Highlights include: Quiet hours are from 9pm to 8am. No noise shall be heard across property lines. No outdoor speakers or amplified sound are to be used at any time. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside a property, and all pet waste must be picked up. Street parking is prohibited year-round. FAQ Are dogs allowed? Dogs are considered. Approval is required in advance, and any fees/rules will be confirmed in your rental agreement and pre-arrival info. What’s the setting like? This is a modest mountain cabin nestled in the trees that backs to National Forest land and trails, making it a great basecamp for hiking, biking, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Does the home have a hot tub? Yes—there is a large hot tub on the wrap-around deck. Is there a fireplace? Yes—a gas fireplace Is there parking or a garage? Yes—there is a one-car garage. Is this a good fit for a small family? Yes—this cabin is described as perfect for a family of 3–4, especially if you’re traveling with a dog (with prior approval). STR22-6987 ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board - Phone ### Location highlights - Near a hospital ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 936 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1110000/1107500/1107498/e6672221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Landing Resort & Spa Lakeside Park - Pool - Hot tub - Spa - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,001 reviews £224 includes taxes & fees 23 Mar - 24 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-23&endDate=2026-03-24&selected=1107498&PinnedHotelID=1107498&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/9000000/8410000/8403800/8403734/6f98bf4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### WorldMark South Shore Zephyr Cove - Pool - Kids’ pool - Parking included - Gym 8.8 Excellent 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=8403734&PinnedHotelID=8403734&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84015700/84015680/f223d322.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Aster by Avantstay Classic Kings Beach Cottage In The Of North Shore Brockway Vista - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Parking included 10 Exceptional 1 review [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-25&endDate=2026-03-26&selected=84015680&PinnedHotelID=84015680&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/122000000/121240000/121233000/121232940/b2863a1d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3 Mi to Lake Tahoe: Forest-view Sanctuary w/ Deck! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 2706-189350 ## About the area Carnelian Bay is home to this holiday home. Palisades Tahoe and Northstar California Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Tahoe-Nevada State Park and Sand Harbor. North Shore Parasail and Kings Beach Miniature Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging. [Visit our Carnelian Bay travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnelian-Bay.dx500728) [View more Holiday homes in Carnelian Bay](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Carnelian-Bay-Private-Holiday-Homes.d500728-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C39.21297%2C-120.09633&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9XZMUzBLC_QZeeRYlN_qdjns20c=) Carnelian Bay, CA ### What's nearby - ![Northstar California Resort which includes a hotel and ice skating as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063289/e9ebcf3b-e744-4a5d-9339-f7acfe03d6f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Northstar California Resort 23 min drive \- 13.1 miles - ![Squaw Valley Resort featuring landscape views, snow and mountains](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6063291/db4e13aa-03f6-4e67-86eb-471e69241da6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Palisades Tahoe 24 min drive \- 14.5 miles - ![Sand Harbor featuring mountains, rocky coastline and forests](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6241616/6101eb9a-c7ae-4632-aab0-518069a4d5b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Sand Harbor 31 min drive \- 17.3 miles - Tahoe Cross Country Ski Area 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Hwy 28 at Old County Rd Bus Stop 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Truckee Station 35 min drive - Truckee, CA (TKF-Truckee Tahoe) 23 min drive ### Restaurants - The Lodge at Big Springs 23 min drive - Gar Woods Grill & Pier 4 min drive - Sierra Surf Club 8 min drive - Lanza's Restaurant 10 min drive - Zephyr Lodge at Northstar 45 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals? ### What time is check-in at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals? ### What time is check-out at Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals? ### Where is Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Squirrels Nest/Douglas by Hauserman Rentals Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Adam A. 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Stay for a Ski Weekend Comfortable stay for our family of 4\. Nice simple cabin for a ski weekend. Everything we needed to eat, sleep and relax was available. ##### Adam A. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachel U. 9 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Nice home Loved the location of this home with a nice large living room set up, hot tub, and walking trails through the woods right outside the driveway! Would love to stay again if visiting Tahoe. ##### Rachel U. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy M. 10 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cabin in the woods Our family enjoyed a quick weekend getaway at the Squirrel’s Nest! The location right next to the forest trail was perfect for a walk in the woods with our pup, followed by a relaxing soak in the outdoor hot tub, and family games at the kitchen table. The kitchen was well-equipped and everything well organized and labeled. Quick drive to town yet tucked away next to the woods. We’ll be back! ##### Amy M. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### jason c. 28 Mar 2024 #### Cozy Cabin Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location right at the beginning of a trail-head with a pretty massive hottub and plenty of firewood in the garage for the wood-buring fireplace. ##### jason c. ### 8/10 Good #### Bret M. 19 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great small but private location We really enjoy this cozy house with a great hot tub and location. Our only issue this time was a really strong and unpleasant smell between the dining table and stereo bookshelf at the front of the house. Could be a dead animal under the house, but not sure. ##### Bret M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emilie M. 6 Jun 2023 #### Lovely stay! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a wonderful stay here - quiet location, right by a trail which was perfect for our dog. We had everything we needed in the house, the beds were really comfortable, and the hot tub was a great perk. Conveniently located just a short drive away from the lake and activities. Check in and check out were easy, and we got help super quickly when we couldn't open the padlock for the hot tub (user error). Would absolutely stay here again! ##### Emilie M. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marylou A. 9 Jul 2022 #### Cozy and felt like home Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: It was a very comfortable home with just enough space for our group of 6\. The wrap around deck and hot tub was an added bonus and the location of the cabin itself was peaceful. There's also a nice 3 mile trail that is right next to the cabin which we took full advantage of on our last day. ##### Marylou A. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gabriela Q. 22 Jun 2022 #### Great accommodations and fantastic location!!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: +The property was very clean and tidy. We loved the location, specially with a fun trail behind it. I would definitely go back.Thank you ##### Gabriela Q. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. 9 Mar 2022 #### Peaceful Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Thank you for providing a warm home to relax in. The area was beautiful. Had no problems with the fireplace. Wood provided was dry and easy to burn. Hot tub was wonderful. Clear and clean. Jake from hot tub company and his beautiful dog Maya came and made sure it was ready to use. Thank you jake. The fact we were able to bring our fur baby made the trip. Pictures of property are spot on. Have rented from Hauserman since the 80's always easy. ##### Jennifer S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Lisa S. 14 Feb 2022 #### Schuler Review Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We honestly love the Squirrels Nest have been staying there for many years. However, in the last couple of stays we've been disappointed with the following:Hot Tub - We won't go in, it's always murky & water needs to be changed more often. Putting chemicals in constantly doesn't work. Fireplace - Needs checking, it smoked up the entire house where we had to open all the windows. The wood may be the cause as the flue is open or it needs a really good sweeping.Heating - the heater is really loud & is very inefficient in the bedrooms.So having the fireplace & hot tub amenities is nice but if you can't really use them, not worth cost of equivalent to staying at a very nice resort. ##### Lisa S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alan F. 22 Aug 2021 #### Summer fun!!! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was our 5th summer staying at The Squirrel’s Nest. It has gotten better every summer. We have made suggestions on how things could be improved and it’s so nice to be listened to. The Hauserman staff and Mr. Douglas have been great to work with. ##### Alan F. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paolo S. 8 Jun 2021 #### Peace in the Pines Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We really enjoyed our stay at Squirrels Nest! The home was clean, had pretty much all you'll need as well as a HUGE deck, outdoor seating, a hot tub and a wood burning fireplace (there was even wood. We'd stay there again in a heartbeat. The only minor critique is that we found the bed a little soft for our taste. ##### Paolo S. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cassie G. 14 May 2021 #### Great space Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great space for an anniversary vacation with our dog. I loved being right next to a trail which made walking the dog easy, and more interesting than just walking around a neighborhood. I also loved the fireplace and hot tub! We did have one small issue with the house and the company had someone out to fix it immediately. The only reason I gave it 4 stars for condition is that the shower head could be replaced. It was either incredibly hard water pressure or very light (this was due to the type of shower head). I would absolutely stay here again! Tahoe is such a beautiful place, and this was a great space to relax after days of exploring! ##### Cassie G. This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Shane M. 6 Apr 2021 #### Great weekend had by all! Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for exploring North Lake. Trail starts right outside the house. 10min. walk down the hill to semi-private beach on the Lake. Great hottub. Property description is açurate - not a luxury house, but very comfortable. Had an open fire place, which we did not use. House was smelling of smoke when we arrived from prior use. ##### Shane M. ### 4/10 Poor #### John H. 18 Jan 2019 #### Great location for hiking and sledding, not so great if you don’t like stepping in poo We arrived at this little cabin after dark but house seemed cute and taken care of. Woke after a hard nights sleep (literally, mattresses were rock hard), and quickly shook it off once we realized how close we were to the trailhead, awesome! Got kids dressed for sledding and sent them out to play in the snow on the expansive front yard. After coffee I walked out to join them and was horrified to see them rolling and falling and stepping in dozens of un picked up (and now half hidden in snow) piles of dog poo!! Gross and highly annoying! Cleaned up the kids and decided to head up the trail for sledding, now fully aware there is tons of dog activity, but I have honestly never seen as much dog poo as there was around this house and on this trailhead. Every 3 steps revealed a new pile to dodge, and my 4 and 6 year old and 65yr old mom are not nearly as accomplished at dodging as me. Gross and frustrating! It wasn’t until we walked waaaay off the trail that it improved, with dog poo only found 10-15 steps apart. A couple days of observing revealed exactly what was going on. Neighbors and visitors to the trailhead let their dogs off leash immediately to roam this houses yard, and not one of them were paying attention to what their pets were doing while roaming. As a dog lover/owner myself I was more than appalled at the blatant rudeness. I never allow my dog onto a property of a person I don’t know, much less urinate and defecate on any surface (a couple dogs nailed my car even). Unknown dogs were bounding up onto the porch of the house, scratching at the door, and pretty much doing whatever they wanted while their owners unloaded gear from their car. New hikers would come and go every 30-60 min, and 80% of them had dogs. We were there for only 2 days and in that time I must have seen at least 30 dogs a day poop or pee on this houses property. I’m not sure if this is a known issue, but that amount of dog waste has to be apparent to anyone visiting or taking care of this property. Bottom line, cute cabin, nice hot tub,good location, horrible trail visitors and neighbors. Disappointed and won’t be booking again. ##### John H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018 ### 8/10 Good #### Rachael S. 23 Jun 2018 #### Nice home with good hiking! The home was a bit more exposed than we expected, with the beginning of the trailhead basically right outside there was a pretty constant flow of people walking by. The hot tub is literally on the front porch, but still feels private after dark. Overall was a nice place to stay with the dogs, with lots of hiking through the woods and things to explore. There's also great proximity to a few smaller towns with shops, and access to the lake. ##### Rachael S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and can't be verified. ### 2/10 Terrible 15 Feb 2012 #### Great loation but the house is in need of some TLC and deep cleaning. The location of the house is splendid if you like to hike, snow shoe, cross country ski or snow mobile. The fireplace is the best because it is deep and has a lovely fire screen. The kitchen was well equipped.The hot tub was a great extra but was noisy because it is right outside the bedroom window. The house is in disrepair and needs deep cleaning. No fence to keep the pooches corralled. ### 8/10 Good #### Randall C. 11 Mar 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Randall C. 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