Overall this was a nice rental and we had a good vacation. We would consider coming back again but would compare nearby properties first. The beds were comfortable, despite one being broken. The basement has fun games for families and kids to enjoy. There was laundry and plenty of kitchen and deck space for our party of 12 to enjoy. With that said, here are some things to note:
1) We are in the middle of a pandemic, and there were two people in the home when we arrived (minus showing up nearly 40 minutes after our check-in time). They were cleaning the property and proceeded to be in the home for several hours after we arrived (and not wearing masks). Fridge, bedrooms, etc. not ready for unloading; dishes on the counter and in the sink; laundry going… They came back late that evening still unmasked to drop off toilet paper and soap. We had 6 children under the age of 7 in the house, so their unmasked presence was not appreciated. We tried to stay cordial, and I will give one star despite this, as the woman was extremely pleasant and even picked up some staple items for us that we forgot. I would rate her 5-stars as we aren’t fussy people and wouldn’t have minded this inconvenience if not for COVID. I suggest homeowners take that into account moving forward.
2) The house was HOT. It is an air conditioned home, but we could not get the upper level to drop below 80 degrees. (3 bedrooms on this level). And yes, we tried keeping shades drawn, doors opened and then doors closed. The basement was pleasant.
3) The property does not have a manicured grassy area as shown in photos and in description. I get that Utah is in a drought (we are from the West too). Would have appreciated at minimum some mowing back/trimming of the natural landscape to accommodate kids playing in yard.
4) The trash was full and stinky when we arrived. We could not park in the garage to get vehicles out of the heat. We had to ask the neighbors when trash day was, and put it out ourselves. (We did ask the person who was cleaning the home, but she didn’t know.)
5) The home is located near a beautiful lake. It would be nice if the home offered camp chairs, umbrellas, beach toys, towels, etc. for use. We asked ahead of time, so we knew what we were getting into. Luckily, we drove over and were able to bring our own items. **The lake is quite a steep walk across burning sand from the parking area—so plan ahead for that.
Overall, would still recommend property.
