The location was fantastic, and the property manager was a very nice man who appeared to care a lot about the area, and was a great host. Unfortunately, the property itself ( home) was not represented well by the photos. The home is in desperate need of deep cleaning and many repairs, specifically in the bathrooms, rodents, and doors.

The lodge was great but didn’t realize we had to share outside facilities with others also wifi did not work and neither did tv. It really needed some work on the path to the river very grown up around the place

Beautiful location, great access to ausable river, great host but you will be sharing the backyard with strangers renting other cabins on the property walking through the fire pit/hot tub/sauna area of the yard and also using the same launch/dock to the river. The house is in desperate need of deep cleaning and house/property maintenance&repairs. It is rustic for sure which gives it a certain charm but there is also a rodent infestation in the kitchen/pantry that immediately takes the charm away. We caught 3 in our short stay. Many food items were left behind from previous guests and also dirty dishes in dishwasher. This is an atypical experience from my previous VRBO experiences.

Located within the woods is this rustic property, nearly hidden. With everything you need for your stay and more. Everything about this place builds upon the natural beauty of the area. The hot tub offers views of the Mount Whiteface region, including the nearby western branch of the Ausable River. Cool and tea colored this portion is about 4' deep. Accessible via a small path to a sitting area and dock this portion can be canoed, kayaked or just enjoyed. Views here include a Bald Eagle nest with views of the eagles in flight. Wind down by the camp fire or soak in the rustic wine barrel sauna to sweat a bit, then cool off in the nearby cool Ausable River. This portion is home to brook and brown trout which can be fished from the dock or by one of the available canoes or kayaks (be sure to be licensed). A nearby supermarket/gas station offers additional necessities, fire wood is available everywhere, friendliness and hospitality is part of the vibe. You'll notice how pristine and natural the region is - pack out what you bring and please pick up any found trash (what little and overlooked there is). Everyone here throughout is open, friendly, welcoming and hospitable - take advantage of this and support the local businesses, you won't be disappointed at all. The Hungry Trout restaurant and their associated fly shop are a must visit. The trip to Mount Whiteface is worth the short drive. A mom and pop pasta shop at the corner of Springfield will surprise you with how good it is.