We had 20 people of all ages staying at this lodge, which was full of character and little details. We loved all being able to sit down together for our meals and hang out in the large living room to play games and visit with one another. The stove was so cozy. (Bring your own firewood.)
KITCHEN: The gas range burners are kind of picky, so be prepared for that. Give yourself a little extra time when preparing food on the stovetop just because it may take a bit to get the burners going, and going without the igniter staying on. There are two crockpots that came in very handy! There is an additional fridge not (currently) pictured in the listing. We had plenty of room for all our food. Two coffee makers, two high chairs… they thought of everything. Also - unlike a lot of places- they left a few cabinets empty so you could put all your food in there. There were lots of spices already there and even though coffee filters are not included, there were two opened packages, I assume from previous guests. Bring your own oil/butter/spray for greasing pans.
OUTSIDE: We wanted a secluded location and we got it! The covered deck is great! Even with it being December, the kids loved being out there running around and we had a couple billiard tournaments. The rocking chairs are peaceful and a great place to curl up in a blanket with a hot beverage. The view however, was not as good as I was expecting simply because the water was gross and dirty with stuff all over the top. I don’t know if this is how it always is or if it’s a temporary thing. Bring your own wood for the fire pit. The grill worked great for our hotdogs and steaks. There is plenty of parking for at least 6-8 cars in a gravel area along the driveway.
BED & BATH: The beds were very comfy and we all had plenty of linens and blankets. The curtains are great at blocking out light. The main bathroom downstairs has a pocket door that is hard to open and also no longer locks. Seven of us were using that bathroom, so sometimes we’d leave a water bottle outside the door when we were in there so others would know not to come in. The main bedroom is more elaborate than the pictures show!
Communication with the property owner was great! I had several questions (before and while there) and he was quick to cheerfully respond.
If you stay there, see if you can spot the adorable hummingbird in the lodge.