the location was spectacular! we rented the cabin for a girls weekend- searching specifically for a space in the woods with a hot tub and fireplace. we were a group of 5 with plenty of room.
we had trouble getting the hot tub to temperature. the host told us to leave the cover on the tub (it was). it was posted that the instructions for the hot tub were in the basement: perhaps they got displaced during the remodel of the lower level? (we were notified of the work upon our arrival) it was a little dusty and there were ants in the lower level, maybe they were related to the remodel as well?
they said someone would check the tub out- maybe they came while we ran into town, but we did not see them and the owner did not reply when asked if/when someone was coming. meanwhile, an internet search yielded that the hot tub filter may be the issue, so we tried that. it was really easy to clean! the milky bubbles cleared up, but the temp didn't improve. we later got an urgent message to stay out of the hot tub for the rest of our stay though they didn't say why aside from mentioning that they saw us clean the filter.
the place is OK so long as you manage your expectations: the location is great, it’s large, the kitchen was organized & well stocked. if it was just a hub for a northwoods adventure, you can't go wrong! but if a hot tub is the main draw as it was for us, I would look elsewhere.