First off and big issue in summer, unit #2 has no air conditioning. It has overhead and floor fans throughout the unit which help move the air, but on the days we were there the temperatures were very warm and the unit became uncomfortably hot in the afternoons. The other 2 rental units on either side of this one have A/C, so I don't know why this one doesn't.
Otherwise, the property is nice. It comfortably (aside from the lack of A/C), accommodated the 10 family members who actually stayed there, as well as having room for our extended group of 10 more who were there for meals, games and family time.
The bedrooms were comfortable, as were the beds, although it would be nice to have appropriate furniture (chest of drawers) in all of them so you don't have to live out of your suitcase.
When we arrived, the freezer section of the refrigerator in the kitchen was dirty so we had to clean it out before we could use it. Also, the hanging lights over the kitchen sink and countertop were filthy with dirt, dust and hundreds of little flying-type dead bugs stuck to them. Both outside BBQ grills were filthy. I texted property manager Matt and he quickly responded by refunding a portion of the cleaning fee, which was appreciated.
Otherwise, the unit was clean. The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans and other kitchen, cooking and meal prep needs. There were plenty of towels and the bathrooms were small but adequate and clean.
The listing states and shows that there is a dock in the back that goes into the lake. There is a dock. It doesn't go into the lake. The pictures of the dock on the listing are misleading. The water level of the lake has gone down considerably due to the drought, so at this point the dock is useless. The dock is on wheels and so I'd think they could move it down the shore and into the water and thereby make it useful, but that's not the case.
The property description also lists having a kayak and paddle board available for guest use. Both items were there, but the kayak had a large hole in the bottom of it that someone tried to repair by taping it over, but we found that it quickly took on water so it was unusable.
It's the little things that make all the difference between having a great, or a so-so vacation property experience.
When you pay the kind of price you do for a "turn key" vacation spot like this, you expect it to be in tip-top shape, as advertised. Sadly, all things considered, this one was more so-so, as I've rated.
