Check in was a hot mess, more on that below. The best fireplace set up at Black Butte ranch just got better! A fine stack of dry firewood was ready to go in a handy bin upon arrival. A large container of all sorts of kindling sat just beside. Light and enjoy.
We like this place so much that we treat it as if we own it. The clocks (wall, microwave, stove, bedside alarm) had not been reset to standard time, so I did that. The master bath toilet backed up at the first flush. I found a plunger, unblocked the pipes and cleaned up the wet mess. The stove light is out and this is a big problem for those of us who cook every meal. Found replacement bulbs in the storage closet but they are the wrong kind. Those that are dimmable are apparently required. We made due without light on the stovetop.
Check in disaster - a new 2 step lockbox/key system has been put into place. The code for the door was provided via text but the second code to open the lockbox that contains the needed key was said to be emailed. I received no such email. So, we are locked out. Had to call VRBO in the cold and dark to get it fixed. 30 minutes or so later, a major pain and an avoidable error were resolved. Please make note and improve the entry process for our next stay.
Thanks, Kurt