In addition, to my above review, please note that the owner's rental agreement states the following about leaving dogs unattended/crated in the cottage under the Pets section; "...dogs with separation anxiety tend to scratch the beautiful 1950s knotty pine walls." My question to the owner was, "How do you know that my dogs scratched the door?" I was with them, they were crated!. I am not sure if other parties watched their dogs as closely. If the owner previously stated this in the agreement prior to our stay, it must have happened to her before. Why blame my dogs for something that I know that they did not do. It could have happened to the other poor folks that she kept their deposits, too. This is a scam. If you go, take Lysol and be mindful, please folks! I never had this happen before at much nicer rentals; but unfortunately, there are dishonest people who claim to be reputable who will take money from families.
The owner is currently advertising on Chicago Craig's list:
http://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/vac/798542141.html
While the air-conditioning is not detailed this time, a gas grill and charcoal grill is stated. The charcoal grill is located in a garage with dust and filth covering it. I have no idea where the gas grill was on the premises?
The owner states that it is one of the few places in the area that accepts kids and dogs really? Try the Vineyard Lofts or Snooty Fox, among others.
