The host met us at the home and gave us a tour of the property along with a detailed description of the home. It was a nice personal touch.
The home was neat, clean, and comfortable, with enough room for us, our two kids plus grandmom. The kitchen was more than adequate for our needs, which included cooking a traditional Thanksgiving meal.
The property was very scenic. The top deck of the dock provided an amazing platform for us to stargaze at night. Being from the city we had never seen such a brilliant night sky. Absolutely breathtaking.
The main drawback is that the home’s description needs to be updated. There were a few differences between the listing and the rental agreement, as well as some unexpected rules. The property owners do not allow any fires anywhere – including candles. The fireplace (wood-burning stove) is listed as an amenity but renters cannot use it. In addition, there was no table on the back porch despite explicit mention of one. It would have been nice to have had a meal out there since the view was so wonderful.
Future renters should understand how isolated the house is. There is a small tackle shop just up the road that carries a few basic necessities, but for any real grocery shopping or restaurant options, one needs to travel 20-25 minutes to either Lincolnton or Washington, or to a larger town (with better grocery options) one needs to go about 30-35 minutes away to Elberton for a large Ingles grocery store (including a Starbucks) and Walmart.
Renters unfamiliar with the area should arrive during daylight hours as the roads leading to the home do not have lights and deer are numerous. Arriving early will also allow people to assess their grocery needs as we found that the house did not have some of the basics such as cooking oil or aluminum foil.
Despite its remote location the home is located within a small neighborhood with homes on either side. Still, it was very quiet and peaceful. Overall the property worked well for us, but because of the steep slope at the back of the property, it would not have been as usable if our children were younger. This is definitely a place for either fishing or for indoor games and activities.
Despite the isolation the internet worked well as did cell service in the house. Once away from the cell phone booster, however, service was very spotty at best.
All in all, we enjoyed our time and made some great memories. We appreciate the Evans family sharing their home with us.