Timber Haven Lodge

We stayed for the weekend, and the place was tidy and so clean. It felt homey, with a lovely kitchen. I’d stay again soon.

We didn’t stay even one night, but still lost our money because there was nothing we could do about the near-impossible refund policy. The room didn’t match its booking description, and amenities were unavailable without being disclosed during the booking. You have to rely on pictures, then arrive and discover how poor the place is, when it’s already too late to get a refund. Don’t waste your time or money here. Other places in the same price range are a thousand times better.

The owner’s response after I emailed about the cabin was that it was an affordable stay at $103 a night and that I could get a refund if I checked out before 6pm so they could rent it again. We did leave, found somewhere else, and got out of there. A kind couple next door tried to mediate and had children with them, but they were dealing with similar problems. Did Adrian care? You already know. The listing photos don’t match what’s there. The kitchen had no towels, and the bathroom had just one bath towel and one hand towel. Most of the cookware was dirty, including the only fork I picked up, though the microwave, stove, and fridge were very clean. There were stains on the curtains. The advertised outdoor propane grill wasn’t there, just a dirty charcoal grill. The green bushes shown out front were gone, and the picnic table was there but the wood was dry rotting, so sit at your own risk. We were lucky not to have children with us. The wire between the thermostat and wall heater was exposed, with about six inches low enough for a two year old to reach and another six inches exposed higher up.

We didn’t even stay the night we’d booked. Cabin #7 looks appealing from outside, but inside it felt dingy and unsanitary. The shower area was awful, the towels were stained, and there was toothpaste spit all around the vanity. Honestly, I’d skip it.