We recently stayed at this cottage outside of Gravenhurst, and it was by far the worst vacation rental we have ever experienced. The property was not just dated—it was filthy and appeared to have been neglected.
Upon arrival, there were no kitchen cloths, no paper towels, and only a 2 half rolls of toilet paper with no extras provided. The cottage smelled strongly of cigarette smoke mixed with mould. The dishwasher was full of partially cleaned dishes, and several kitchen cupboard doors were loose or falling off. The BBQ was unusable because there was no inside to the BBQ.
Outside, there was a bean can and a beer can both being used as ashtrays, overflowing with cigarette butts, which was an unpleasant first impression. Inside, the upstairs toilet had heavy scum buildup that looked as though it hadn’t been properly cleaned in a very long time. We even found numerous dead mice in a closet. The downstairs bathroom mirror still had toothpaste and spit splattered across it, and there was no bedding provided for the downstairs sofa bed. The couch itself was also missing seat cushions, making it not available for to use.
We understand that cottages can be rustic, but there is no excuse for a lack of cleanliness and basic maintenance. Had the property simply been clean and properly prepared for guests, our experience would have been entirely different.
I would not recommend this rental to anyone based on our experience, and I sincerely hope the owners address these concerns.