Avis Amazing Views, Huge Deck, Fire Pit at Chalet Cabin

Not happy about double charge for cleaning fee, but not much I can do about it. Cleaning is not done very well, cobwebs and lady bugs were found. Lots of lady bugs, obviously not swept up from main living space. Otherwise it was great spot to just relax and enjoy the fantastic views .

The view from the deck is really quite nice. Other than the view, the cabin is pretty basic, no-frills but in nice location. Here are some reasons we rated the way we did: The check in time is 4:00 PM; check out by 10:00 AM- We requested to check in early; received a reply text stating "apologies, the early check in and late check out upgrades are no longer available. For the early check in, we'd just have to make suer our cleaners are given enough time to disinfect and set things up for your stay. What we can do is send you a text as soon as they're done and you may check in anytime after." That was around 12:30. I sent a follow up text at 3:47 as we hadn't heard back. A manager immediately replied, no mention or follow up of the "early check in" request. "Apologies, the code was sent to the number on the account (it definitely wasn't sent to my number). Communication by the property managers could be improved. Safety hazzards/health risks from raised nails and raised boards on the deck. Black moldly caulk around the tub. All of the teflon pots & pans are unsafe to cook with because they are badly scratched with aluminum exposed and flaking/peeling teflon. The warming drawer of the oven had droppings of some kind in it along with remants of old food. Lastly, the fees were higher than the per night rate & already included a cleaning fee of $89 even though guests are required to clean, remove and dispose of trash.

Very quiet with great mountain views and the possibility wildlife.

Very relaxing and quiet. Got to escape the city and make fires all day. Nothing better.

We selected this property specifcally because there were recliner chairs in the main room. Our dad hadn't slept in a bed since our mother died 10+ years ago. The recliners had been replaced which was a disappointment, but ours alone. Others wouldn't mind progress. Because of this, I had to sleep in the loft which was no a problem because I do geocaching and at 60+, I have been know to climb a tree or two.. But serirously, the chalet has a beautiful view and is well suited to people who are younger than my sister, me, and our 93 year old father.

We spent about 4 hours at the property when a juvenile rattlesnake living under the house (4 ft from only entrance to the house) bit my dog in the face. We spent 5 hours at the emergency vet and had to leave our dog at the ER vet which needed up costing us $1,500. When we got back to the property we decided it would be unsafe to stay due to the snakes being under the house and large holes under the sink area for mice (mentioned by owner in house manual but still leave open wall with just insulation for animals to CLEARLY come in) and other “critters” to come into the house. We slept on top of the covers of the bed with our other dog on the bed with us for roughly 3 hours until we got the call from the vet that our dog was ok. Before we left we sent a message to Tony (owner) to let him know we would be cancelling the rest of the stay due to the safety concern for ourselves and our dogs since there is at least 1 poisonous snake and most likely a nest of more under the house within 4 ft of the entrance. We cleaned as quickly as we could but since we had really only been there about a half of a day, there wasn’t much to do. The message we got back from Tony was that they will cancel the remainder of the reservation (which they made available to rent to others immediately), have animal control OR a staff member come out for the snakes (obviously his top priority isn’t safety, $$$ is), but we will not be refunded because the cancellation policy states that we should expect bears, coyote, etc. He said “we are sorry you chose to end your stay, but these things happen and come with the territory”. Ironically the 24/7 ER vet that was open on Labor Day said they almost never have dogs in for snake bites…. PLEASE BE MINDFUL THAT BASIC MAINTENANCE TO PROPERTY IS POOR! Holes in house to clearly let animals inside, buildup on fridge handle, baseboards caked in grime and dirt, grass overgrown everywhere even in “fire pit” area, trees down by driveway area but not removed, picnic table in yard unusable due to overgrown bushes. If you are looking to rest and relax in a peaceful setting, this is not your place because you will be in constant fear of what you will find outside and IN! If this can happen to our dog 4ft from the only entrance it can happen to any person, and if it was to a child it very easily could have ended up much worse!

Beautiful views. Nice house. Prompt communication. Highly recommended. A++

Very quiet secluded older property located off the paved road and onto a long gravel road. The driveway to the house is not paved and has a rock hazard protruding from the ground. The photo view is slightly exaggerated because of locust trees obstructing the valley. The possibility to walk around the vicinity of the property is poor and wild. We went to Ca capon State Park,and Resort 30 minutes from the property which was wonderful to visit. The bathroom is clean but in my opinion should be upgraded. The Wi-Fi was excellent. The kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook and serve. The water is high mineral but the owner supplied a Brita water pitcher was was excellent to provide potable drinking water. Hot water was reliable all the time. My wife and I only used one bedroom of the 3 rooms with beds. I paid full price for all the unused bedrooms. The bedrooms have drawers but no closets for hanging clothes. Since the property is so secluded and without street lights, it is important to return in the day-lite hours.

The location was private and the view was great. The cabin had a nice layout.

Tony was a great hose that responded quickly when we had any questions. The property was gorgeous, great views, cozy interior, fire pit, what more. A 10 - 15 minute drive on some excellent mountain backroads will take you down to the river. Can’t wait to go back