Trout Ponds & Sauna: Unique Log Cabin in Freedom

Reviews

• Freedom Cabin

  5/5

  Great property and location!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• I wish I had stayed longer ❤️

  5/5

  To say this was by far the best property I have ever booked is an understatement. It was beautiful and fully stocked with anything you could possibly need! The cleanliness was impeccable! You can tell that these owners love and care for this property! We plan to come back for an extended stay.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Our home away from home.

  5/5

  This was our second experience with Freedom Cabin and it certainly will not be the last. We live in a secluded wooded area and most people would ask, why go to a place you already have? Simple. It isn't home and I am not looking around at what has to be done. Instead, I am fishing,sitting on the back deck reading a book, or just listening to the quiet. Yesterday, I saw a juvenile Bald Eagle in one of the trees near the front pond. I took time to visit local businesses.

  I can only say one thing about the owners. Lincoln and Joanna, ok maybe more, responsive,caring,friendly. It is like speaking to family members who really like you.

  If you are reading reviews to determine if this is a place you want to go, just stop, book the time you want before it is gone.

• Property not as expected.

  2/5

  Property was advertised as suitable for 7 people. (Not so). We were party of 4. One downstairs bedroom was suitable for 2 adults. The upstairs bedroom was converted attic space with opening that had no railing or means for support to get into room. I was the only one physically able to climb into space after crawling away from opening. It was unsafe. I don’t understand how it passed code and suspect it did not. Dead dried flowers and clutter was everywhere. Seating in great room was one sofa and a chair. Others had to use dining chairs. Cabin stocked with leftover condiments and old spices. Tripping hazards everywhere such as raised tile under heater and throw rugs. Raised door sills as well. Too many undesirable issues to mention. I would not recommend this place that looks good online but sits right at main highway. Grass was not cut. Owner said because of rain (it did not rain the whole 3 days). Front door lock malfunctioned. This experience makes me want never to book a VRBO again. Apparently they are not well screened.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Joyce, we take claims like this seriously and would like to clarify the items mentioned in your review. The homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following details:
  - We went above and beyond to reach out to you prior to your stay to discuss your concerns, however, you never responded to our many attempts to contact you.
  - We encourage guests to thoroughly review the listing before booking, to ensure they find the perfect vacation home for their needs.
  - The listing does clearly state that this cabin can accommodate up to seven guests total and that the property requires stairs that may be difficult for guests with limited mobility, but we’re sorry if this caught you off guard.
  - We pride ourselves on being transparent and accommodating to all guests and would have been more than happy to walk you through the exact layout of the cabin before you booked.
  - We use local, professional photographers to make sure that the listing photos correctly reflect the property, so the features you see on the listing are accurately advertised, and guests can decide before booking if the cabin meets their expectations.
  - We hope that future guests can look past this review. As you can see by our many great 5-star reviews, we are accustomed to providing five-star experiences, and we look forward to this cabin hosting many happy travelers!

• Great.

  5/5

  I was here solo, mostly to relax and escape some annoyances at home (huge success on both fronts). I enjoyed this place so much that I started planning a "next visit" before I even finished my first visit. I didn't use all of the interesting amenities, but everything described was there and in good shape, etc.

  Cell phone service (Verizon) basically non-existent, but wifi was very good (and much appreciated): streaming, Zoom calls and Skype - to - landline all worked and were high quality with no lag.

  I really enjoyed looking at / deciphering / the new vs. original and checking out how the cabin was designed and built. The renovation is very well integrated into the original. This is a great place if you have an interest in design/renovations/cabins/etc etc. really well done and lots of interesting touches.

  Mostly because some other reviews mentioned it : You CAN hear cars, both when approaching and as they go by. I live at a busy intersection on a popular beach, so it didn't bother me at all. Mid-week in February, I'd estimate literally 30 +/- cars per DAY went by, mostly in what I assume is 'commuting' time (i.e. maybe 10-15 cars will go by within an hour or so, then nothing). There is more traffic than that in ten minutes, at any time, of every day where I live. I found the few cars that went by actually kind of peaceful; I guess it depends what you're used to. I wouldn't have mentioned it, but I remember reading other reviews before booking.

  I had a great time and am looking forward to another visit.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "Sean, Thanks for choosing the Freedom Cabin for your much-needed getaway. Thanks for the compliments on how we integrated the new modern craftsmanship into the old craftsmanship. We tried to keep the old cabin look but make it modernized also. Thanks again and hope to see you back"