Cozy Fairfield Escape Near Historic Sites

Reviews

• Lots of little things conspired to make stay just OK

  3/5

  The unit was clean. However, the toaster didn't work, there was no light in the fridge, the bathroom light fixture had only one working bulb, there was no laundry detergent, only a few of the wall switches turn on any lights, the back door desperately requires a low-clearance sign so you only bump your head once. Hot water is limited, and I don't see how three (let alone nine) occupants could get showered and shaved in the tiny bathroom in the morning. There were plenty of linens and towels, however one set of bedding had a strong stale detergent fragrance — a chemical stench — that was intolerable. So we switched linens. Thankfully the smell was confined to the one set of linens. One double bed is medium firm, the larger bed (with the smelly bedding) is quite soft, too soft, so we switched to separate smaller beds in another room. The small but securely fenced-in yard was great for the dog in the morning. The step up into the kitchen will get you if you don't pay attention. Overall, the stay was OK, we are not likely to return though.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Homeowner's Response:
  "Hi Mark, 
  We're glad the home was very clean and happy to hear that the enclosed yard worked well for your dog. It's wonderful you were able to bring your dog while traveling and have a place where they can be comfortable. We'd like to clarify the following:
  - We checked the toaster, and it works fine. However, it's possible there may have been an issue with the outlet, and it has been flagged, so there's no confusion.
  - We have replaced all bathroom light bulbs. In the event that it is too bright, the bulbs can be loosened.
  - A sign was added to the back door cautioning about the low ceiling.
  - We hope that since you had extra sets of linens and bed options, you were able to get comfortable.
  - The bathroom and home are small, as shown in the listing photos.  
  Thanks for sharing your feedback. It helps us make improvements for future guests."

• Met our needs

  5/5

  Cute little cottage. We mostly needed somewhere to stay and sleep our family of 5. We ate out most of the time and only did breakfast there, we used the fridge and toaster and that’s about it. It adequately met our needs!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great location and fantastic host!

  5/5

  We had a great time in this home. Great location if you're visiting Gettysburg. We ran into a few problems like locking our keys in the house and the host was very quick to respond and help out. Highly recommend!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great for a work trip and bringing dogs.

  3/5

  The fenced in yard was great! The pictures are very accurate, if you are looking for a place to lay your head with NO frills this is it. Could not get the t.v. To work I have all of my streaming apps AND bought the Samsung sharing app still did not work. Internet worked well for my job and to watch what little t.v. I could on my IPad. The couch was ok to lay on but for me was uncomfortable to sit. The one Queen bed was comfortable to sleep in (it was the only one we used so not sure about the others) It served its purpose for us with our dogs on a working trip, not sure how I would feel if I was vacationing.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Tonianne, the homeowners were surprised to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following:
  
  - We are pleased that you and your dog enjoyed the fenced-in yard! We pride ourselves on providing a safe and reasonable option for responsible traveling pet owners who properly mind and clean up after their pets.
  
  - We are happy that you enjoyed our cozy and basic home; we appreciate the feedback and will add further clarity regarding the television.
  
  - We regret that you didn't contact us during your stay. We are very responsive to our guests and would have been more than willing to help with any concerns to ensure your stay was as comfortable as possible.
  
  - While we try to accommodate all guests' comfort, we're sorry the couch didn't meet your expectations, but we're glad you found the bed comfortable.
  
  Thanks for your valuable feedback as we continue to improve for future guests!

• Great location and fantastic host!

  5/5

  We had a great time in this home. Great location if you're visiting Gettysburg. We ran into a few problems like locking our keys in the house and the host was very quick to respond and help out. Highly recommend!