The property is well located inside the park, fairly close to the welcoming center, about a 20 minute drive. Park hotels are much closer to everything. Communication with the owners was great, quick responses good information. The house was probably a great place to stay a decade ago but the owners have not kept up with the maintenance. Came into a house with dirty, stained wall to wall carpet with rugs on top of carpet. Found a dryer still filled with sheets and towels and an unemptied dishwasher. Found fresh mouse droppings on top of the lone cutting board on the refrigerator. Kitchen utensils were tired and incomplete and one electric burner didn’t turn on. No provisions for recycling, everything was to be thrown out in landfill. Btw, the bear-proof garbage can was still filled from the last rental. No surprise there.
Views and outdoor furniture were very good. There was a gas grill but didn’t use it. There were three bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. Two of the bedrooms had queen beds which were passable in comfort. The third had a bunk bed with tired mattresses and springs on them.
My review may seem like a bit nitpicking for a house in the park, but for $700+ per night, I think I can pick a nit or two. I think it would be helpful if the owners stayed at their home sometimes and bring someone with fresh eyes. They need to stay on top of maintenance and housekeeping. My recommendation would be to only rent this house as a last resort.