Beyul
I’ll start by saying that the stay was better than expected in most ways. I knew that the Diamond J (old name for this place) had been around for a long time so I was expecting a more run-down unit. We rented a cabin with a kitchen and it had everything we needed including salt and pepper. It was obvious that some major updates had been done as there was no shortage of electric outlets, and even some USB ports. The window coverings were modern, clean, effective and easy to use. The bed, down comforter and pillows were super cozy and comfy! The towels were thick and large and the toiletries were high quality. The cabin itself was spacious and clean with a large eating table and cushioned chairs. There were lots of windows with screens to enjoy the fresh country air. And the setting is beautiful, with hiking trails on the property and nearby, a canoe and paddle boat on a pond, and other activities available. There was also a small store with wine, soda, kombucha, beer and various other foods, many of which were gluten-free and high quality.
Now for the problems: The freezer in the fridge was frozen shut- apparently there is no checklist for the servicing staff to look for these issues. There were doggie poop bags and bins for the filled bags in several places. These were well used which was good, but the disposal bins were full, resulting in an unpleasant odor that wafted into our cabin. And finally, there was a loud ‘event’ during our stay at night.