Forteca Estate reviews in Pennsylvania

“Beautiful peaceful place with lots of deer in the neighborhood. The home is dimly lit, but with a cozy feeling. Neighbors visible from driveway with about an additional house apart. We had some issues with entry that could have been due to weather (rain) and hosts are not readily nearby to deal with it but are accessible via phone. Otherwise wonderful.”

“The house was beautiful and very clean, matching the pictures shown. There were some cons to our stay however. We could not use the fire table due to not being able to turn on the propane tank. The host was responsive and said they would check with their team but never responded with a solution to the problem. We also did not carefully read the description when we booked and did not realize that the hot tub was a wood burning hot tub. It was difficult to get it heated and we had the fire burning for several hours with no luck. We asked the host for help and they did provide further instructions but we had to Google that the display panel had an error code and needed reset in order to work properly. We spent a lot of our weekend trying to fix this issue so we could actually enjoy the hot tub. Finally, the security at the gate to the community were very rude and unhelpful. They would not let one of our guests in even though the host confirmed they had added that guest to the reservation.”

“We really enjoyed our stay overall! The cabin was clean, cozy, and very nice, and the host provided clear instructions that made check-in and our stay easy and smooth. There were just a couple of things we wanted to mention as constructive feedback. We were definitely excited to use the hot tub. Upon arrival, neither the jets nor the lights were working. The host promptly provided instructions to restart the system, which resolved the issue with the jets, but the lights remained nonfunctional despite restarting multiple times. To add, unfortunately the hot tub had an unusual odor when removing the cover, and didn’t seem very clean, so even after getting it heated up, we decided not to use it. Aside from few things, we had a great weekend and really enjoyed the cabin. The host was very responsive, and responded to all questions very quickly. We appreciate the stay and hope this feedback is helpful for future guests!”

“We had an overall nice and cozy stay, everything was clean and instructions were clear. We had some struggle with the lockbox but after reaching out to the host, we were able to get inside. The biggest disappoint was the fire pit and heater lamp on the deck both had no propane left and we were not told ahead of time we had to provide our own propane so we were not able to use either appliances. We also paid for firewood and ended up not using it due to weather but still had to pay for it and was not able to get a refund. There was no coffee for the coffee machines, which I would expect for the price we paid. It was a nice stay but I do not think worth the price for the lack of convenience.”

“The location of this property is great, with easy access to hiking trails and other outdoor activities. Unfortunately, the house itself fell short of expectations. Our biggest issue was the broken bed frame in the master bedroom. It was unusable, so we had to move the mattress onto the floor to sleep. We notified the host immediately, and while a replacement frame was delivered the following day, no one ever came to assemble it, leaving us to deal with the situation for the remainder of our stay. Another major issue was the cleanliness. The house had a strong musty, unpleasant smell, seemingly from being cleaned with a dirty or smelly mop. We brought this to the host’s attention as well, but nothing was done to address it. Overall, the property has a lot of potential thanks to its location, but it definitely needs some TLC. There are quite a few little things that seem to be falling apart, and better maintenance and attention to cleanliness would make a big difference.”