Cozy Solar-Powered Loft: Walk to Lake Champlain!

Reviews

• Perfect get-away location

  5/5

  We had a fantastic stay at the loft! I was thoroughly impressed with how well stocked the property was. Extra blankets, towels, pillows, every kitchen gadget you would ever need, a binder with a year's worth of things to do. St. Albans is the cutest little town, we actually went back more than once. Burlington is just a 30-40 ride away, perfect for day trips.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Perfect get-away location

  5/5

  We had a fantastic stay at the loft! I was thoroughly impressed with how well stocked the property was. Extra blankets, towels, pillows, every kitchen gadget you would ever need, a binder with a year's worth of things to do. St. Albans is the cutest little town, we actually went back more than once. Burlington is just a 30-40 ride away, perfect for day trips.

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: "We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay, Dustin! Thanks for leaving the loft in great shape."

• Home away from home

  4/5

  The property is great, cleans and very homey. It is equip with everything you need. If the lawn was mowed so we could sit around the fire pit it would have been the perfect place. Thank you for sharing your property with us!!!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  From the owner: ''Thanks Nicole! We are sorry about the lawn and appreciate your feedback. We have hired a new landscaper who is maintaining the property now.''

• Beautiful spot

  5/5

  Immaculate property inside and out. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. We enjoyed sitting outside on the deck and relaxing. Wildlife sightings included deer, turkey, fox, and rabbits! We’ll be back!

• Bare Minimum and Not Thoroughly Cleaned

  2/5

  The property was subpar at best. I am not sure if we were one of the first stays of the season or if the property was just not thoroughly cleaned after the last guests, but I was extremely unimpressed. We arrived late at night to a yard that had not been mowed, bird poop all over the deck and a bird flying around like it was going to attack us for disturbing it since its nest was on the deck that is used as the entrance to the apartment. When we got inside, the place was quaint and cute, but lacks proper maintenance and cleanliness. The kitchen cabinets are all falling off of the hinges. The oven has spilled food all inside of it and the utensils provided were all crusty from old food. The bed sheets had not been cleaned, the towels were crusty, and there was spilled food in the refrigerator. When I went to use the shower there was leftover soap still on the ground from the last person to use it. I was in true disbelief at all that went wrong with this seemingly cute place. The location was okay. It was off the beaten path of downtown (although downtown is not busy in the slightest). I hope you enjoy the smell of animal crap as that’s all that you can smell when you step outside the door as the apartment is surrounded by farms. It was right down the street from the lake which was a positive as we were able to enjoy the sunrise and sunset each day from the local park. Hopefully, our experience was just a one-off as this space could be great if cleaned and maintained.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Geena, we're sorry to hear your stay did not meet your expectations. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  - There is only one cabinet door in the kitchen that is currently not functioning properly.
  - Rest assured, the towels, beds, dishes, and silverware were thoroughly cleaned and maintained. Our cleaner takes photos of everything after she completes her cleaning tasks, ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
  - We made sure there was no spilled food inside the oven.
  - Regarding the grass, we mow a small area around the building, but we intentionally leave the larger acreage to encourage wildflowers and provide a habitat for nesting birds. However, we understand your concern about birds on the deck, and despite our best efforts to deter them, we've encountered difficulties. Rest assured, though, we make sure to keep the deck clean.
  We genuinely appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention, and we hope this explanation provides you with a clearer understanding of the situation.