Our family of 2 adults, 2 boys ages 7 & 8 stayed for 5 days over the Labor Day weekend. From the outset, Maureen & Paul were quick to respond to questions, even warning us a couple days before we arrived that a bear cub had been spotted nearby (we didn't see it while we were there though). They checked in as we were coming in and could not have been more lovely.
The best part of the property is the garden - a massive, amazing expanse where our boys could happily play. The cabin is as described - 2 simple bedrooms, a futon in the living room, and a large dining table. The open kitchen has modern appliances. The place was quiet, clean and the drive up the driveway is breathtaking.
All in all - this was a positive vacation, but there are some quirks, which we didn't expect:
The kitchen is stocked with some basics, but no frying pan, colander and only one pot! So ... bring your own pots, I guess, if you want to have a fancy dinner of noodles AND pasta sauce.
No dressers or nightstands! If you are staying for more than a couple of days and want to unpack, you're out of luck. There are small shelving units in the closets, but not enough space for 2 people. There is a laundry machine, so there's that.
The garden is massive and lovely -- but without outdoor seating. No table! There are 2 camp chairs and 2 beach chairs -- so you can kind of squat and eat on your knees.
Speaking of grilling -- only plastic grill utensils! (No lighter or matches anywhere in the house either -- bring your own.)
The dining table may be "beautiful handmade cherry wood" -- but you can't see it under three layers of glued-on plastic tablecloth. Also -- hope you don't have more than 4 people in your party because there are only 4 dining chairs. Your least favorite kid will have to eat during the second shift.
We had great weather and didn't need it, but if you want to watch TV -- it's in the kitchen with no seating.
One last thing -- we had chosen this place in part because of the swimming hole which is noted as "completely on our property". That may be a technically factual statement according to the land surveyor -- but in reality, you have to cross a two-lane highway around a blind curve to get to it.
I'm not saying don't go -- this was a lovely relaxing vacation away from the city on a nice piece of land in a great area for hiking and for 'city' life in Woodstock and the surrounds. But, bring a frying pan and matches ... and maybe an extra chair.