The good: beautiful home, plenty of space for a group of 15, felt very safe for children ages 7-9mo old, well- appointed kitchen, new washer & dryer, lovely outdoor space including a private outdoor shower.
The meh: all the outdoor amenities are part of the shared community. The gazebo & basketball areas are not visible from much of the house. The location is close to the Day Use area but we couldn't find anything walkable, especially with all the gear/kids in tow. There are lots of shops, convenience stores, restaurants but most things close by 9pm.
The no good: the host is generally not accommodating. We felt like we were almost an imposition and that we were not trustworthy. Check-out policies are inconvenient (all kitchen items washed, dried and returned to their places means breakfast for 15 is a challenge with a 9am check-out. We ended up handwashing everything since the dishwasher wasn't an option) & while Dawn is quick to communicate, her responses are off-putting and left a bad taste in our mouths.
While we loved the home & Salvo, we would not book with Black Dog Harbor in the future.