Definitely pays to research your trips and also to pay attention to the information given by the guides. Answers many questions, preventing one from coming here and making oneself sound quite...."Seinfield-ish". ;)

I see that OP has same sort of "opinion" of the Aloha State:
http://www.fodors.com/community/unit...ust-a-rock.cfm

I believe all of Wright's houses have roofing problems. His son's house was about 2 miles from my house. He and his wife died and the estate was finally probated last year and the house sold. The article in the paper about the sale mentioned the leaky roof as typical of a Wright house.

While I disagree with you, I understand your point of view. The house when viewed for a 21st century perspective probably isn't grand or even technologically outstanding. And FLW was known for his lack of sensativity to his clients desires. But the family that lived there clearly cherished the home.

My visit there was eye opening as well. I was left cold by the main living areas and the narrow hallways but I loved the outdoor areas and the access to the stream/waterfall. Overall I thought it was a positive experience. I particularly enjoyed the walk toward the house and catching the first sight of it.

Kentuck Knob was also an interesting experience. Now there I thought the living areas were much more successful/livable but the best part of that home was the front approach and the outdoor living areas.

>>Overall I thought it was a positive experience. I particularly enjoyed the walk toward the house and catching the first sight of it.<<

The docents in the house also clearly adore it and FLW (reminded me of the docents at Monticello).

I liked the main living areas but found the bedrooms and hallways cell like and claustrophobic.

Context and expectation counts for something here. I don't think you have to fall in love with place to appreciate it and how unique it was when it was built.

Forgot to add, the walking and mobility access issues are clearly spelled out at the website.