My husband and I stayed at Casa Cardinal, and some friends joined us as planned.
Communication with Kim was excellent, and we had no need to ask for or about anything once we arrived, as we had much information even before our arrival and the cabin was well-stocked with towels and dishes and kitchen tools.
The cabin was just as pictured, and in my opinion the pictures are accurate but do not quite do the accommodations justice. The kitchen was quite well-equipped and has a very nice dishwasher and a large refrigerator. The dining table extends on two sides and could seat six, and we extended it to seat 4 very comfortably, and enjoyed many meals together.
We enjoyed staying at the cabin in the cool autumn, with a comforting fire in the fireplace. The home was decorated for the season. There was a small amount of firewood on the lovely porch when we arrived, but if you want to have a fire in the fireplace plan to bring firewood just so you will have it there when you want to snuggle in. The heat and air adjustments available with the thermostat are quite good (our little group had quite diverse preferences).
The stack wash and dryer worked quite well, and we used them. Three pods were provided for each of the dishwasher and stack washer. As I knew we would cook in the kitchen and use the dishwasher and clothes washer, I brought my own detergents for each, as well as some extra paper towels and toilet paper, and depending on your expected needs you might wish to do so as well. Oh, and we could have used one more garbage bag, though the amount provided was likely sufficient for most people for week-long stays.
Please note that the short drive to the cabin from the main road is on a one-way road that has a hill and some curves. Also, the dining area is elevated slightly from the rest of the floor, and the downstairs bedroom has small elevation changes to navigate as well.
If you bring groceries and firewood, you will be all set!
All in all, this hostess and the accommodations met and exceeded all my expectations. I would like to return again and again, as I enjoyed my autumn stay at Casa Cardinal, and in this area, so very much.
It was a Get-Away Wish Come True.