Pet-Friendly Pennsylvania Vacation Rental w/ Pool!

Reviews

• Cozy and quiet.

  4/5

  The property itself was clean and in good working order. Check in was easy. Ample linens, silverware, cleaning supplies and dried wood available onsite. The kids thoroughly enjoyed the bunk beds, loft area, outdoor rocking chairs and fire pit. There’s no freezer, oven, or formal dining area. The one coffee table needs replaced. It has a really heavy marble top that lays, unsecured on top of a flimsy wooden base. My husband bumped it with his knee and the whole top slid off. So just watch your toes.

  The area is a more suburban feel than I would have liked. The neighbors were quiet and friendly though, and many of the homes immediately surrounding the property appeared to be vacate at the time we were there. If you go on a busy weekend, it is possible you’ll be surrounded on all sides.

  The pool was a quick walk down the road but was really a disappointment. The whole area was run down. Overgrown weeds. Mouse droppings on the kitchen floor of the “beach house”. The smell of mold and mildew. The water seemed to be treated, and there were inflatables available, but the pool was littered with leaves, dirt, bugs and the peeling paint of the floor. We tried to clean it up and make the best of it. The bathroom facilities there worked at least but had no extra stocked soap or toilet paper. I wouldn’t say it’s an asset to this property.

  Not bad in all. It was cozy and my 3 year old still asks to go back lol.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great Stay

  5/5

  The place was clean and offered everything we needed. The outside fire pit was great!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Meh

  1/5

  Pool was dirty and unswimmable. Beds hard. No tabke to eat at. Ice maker smelled of stale water and had black dpots. Worst vacation ever

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Patricia, the homeowner was surprised to read your review, as they're accustomed to providing excellent guest experiences, and would like to clarify the following:
  - We wish you had reached out to us during your stay so we could’ve promptly addressed your concerns for a most comfortable stay.
  - The pool is managed by the Laurel Mountain Pool Community HOA and is regularly cleaned and tested for safety. There may have been some debris from a storm, which would have been promptly addressed. The pool was not closed during your stay, which indicates it met safety standards.
  - We use high-quality Beauty Rest mattresses in our properties, which are designed to suit a wide range of preferences. While we understand mattress firmness is subjective, we do provide mattress toppers for guests who prefer a softer feel. We regularly rotate the mattresses at least once a year to maintain their comfort.
  - The dining area features a beautiful marble-top, mahogany-base table, as shown in our recent professional photos on the listing. If there were any concerns, we would've addressed them immediately if contacted.
  - The ice maker has been in the cottage for about five years and is easy to clean and consistently maintained. We're planning to replace the current mini-fridge with a model that has a built-in ice maker to provide guests with more counter space.
  We work hard to provide a wonderful stay for all visitors and look forward to hosting many satisfied guests.

• Peace and quiet.

  5/5

  Very peaceful setting. Unit was very nice. Tastefully decorated. The only thing I wish it had was a full size fridge. Would stay again in a heartbeat!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice Location but disappointing rental

  2/5

  The place was a bit crowded, but nice and mostly clean, except for mildew in the shower. There was no table and chairs to eat at, only a low coffee table and 2 folding camp chairs, very awkward. The dorm style refrigerator did not have a freezer which was a problem for us. The bedroom with the bunk beds has a terrible gas smell from the water heater in the closet. We could hear gunshots outside which scared our dog.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Sosimo, The homeowners were saddened to read your review, as they are accustomed to providing 5-star experiences, and would like to clarify the following:
  - Thank you for choosing to stay in our Laughlintown, Pennsylvania vacation rental and leaving a review, as guest feedback is vitally important to us and the success of our vacation rental business.
  - We understand the dining setup might not have been what you expected. The home does have a small antique marble-topped table for 2-3 diners and multiple director-style chairs, which are comfortable and easy to store. Larger tables are available on-site and could have been set up upon request.
  - We're sorry about the mildew in the shower. We actively check for mold and treat it aggressively with a bleaching agent and benachromium peroxide. We'll inspect the shower for any mildew and address it immediately.
  - We apologize for the inconvenience with the refrigerator. It is a wine fridge that can be adjusted to lower temperatures to freeze items. We plan to replace it with a combination fridge/freezer for future guests.
  - We're sorry for the gas smell in the bedroom. This is from a dried P-pipe in the mechanical closet, and pouring water into the overflow pipe resolves this issue. We’ll ensure this is immediately addressed.
  - We understand the concern about the gunshots. This sound is likely from nearby shooting ranges or hunting activities, which are common in the area. We're sorry this disturbed your dog.
  
  We truly go above and beyond for our guests as referenced in all of our wonderful reviews.