3/5 Okay
Georganne N.
18 Sep. 2020
Great location but needs some upgrades
This is in a great location for hiking and viewing elk. While there were many positives about the property, there were a few negatives that people should be aware of. There's lots of space to make for a comfortable visit and the kitchen is very well stocked with cooking supplies (pots, pans, even spices). The bed is very comfortable and we truly appreciated having a ceiling fan. The shower works well but the well water makes for a horrible smell and taste. I'd highly recommend people bring their own drinking/cooking water. The check-in process is super simple and Carole sent some great suggestions for hikes and things to see prior to our arrival. There is a small market in Orick that has most basic necessities other than meat. I was expecting a 7-11 style market but was impressed that this is much more than that. It was a delight to come back one afternoon to find the elk grazing right on the property. That was a special treat. On the negative side though, we arrived to find very dirty shelves and drawers in the refrigerator and the sink was filthy. That then made me wonder about the cleanliness in the rest of the place. The gas grill has definitely seen better days so I wouldn't recommend counting on that for grilling. The only window we could get to open was the one in the bedroom so we couldn't get a lot of fresh air. We tried to open the kitchen and living room windows but they wouldn't budge. The 101 runs right by the house but we weren't bothered by the noise at all with the windows closed.
