We had a nice, relaxing vacation. The location is the best part of the property, the view is as gorgeous as the pictures show, and we *loved* listening to the waves! The kitchen was decently stocked. Bedrooms were fine. A few things to be aware of:
There is no air conditioning. The owner asserts that it isnât needed, that the breeze is enough, and there are ceiling and box fans in every room. As long as the temperature stays below 75, a good breeze, and no humidity, itâs ok. However, we had some 80+ days with almost no breeze and high humidity, and we ranged from uncomfortable to miserable, especially at night; we had the ceiling fan and 2 box fans on high and the window open, and we sweltered. Iâm sure most of the year is comfortable, but if youâre staying in the summer, check the forecast and consider bringing a personal AC device.
There are lots of windows, and almost no blinds or curtains - only in the enclosed bedrooms. The windows toward the lake give you that spectacular view, so I get not covering those, but the windows that face the road and the neighbors could really use some covering for privacy. It was a bit creepy, especially at night.
There were a couple of minor cleanliness issues. Not sure how often the owner checks on the job the cleaning crew does, but my son found some dead bugs in his room, and one of the chairs was covered in dog hair from at least the previous guest, along with some dusty tables and dirt in a corner or two. An easy fix - just a needed discussion with the cleaners.
Other guests have complained about the notes taped everywhere telling guests to take short showers, the photos of the cabinet contents taped in every cabinet. While weâve rented stayed many lakehouses with VRBO and have never seen anyone do this before, it didnât really bother us; we assume some previous guests must have stolen items or trashed the home in the past.
The beach is private and lovely. My son enjoyed it, but unfortunately, I could not; instead of the stairs as the neighboring houses have, there was only a path with roots sticking up. It was steep in a places, so it was too treacherous for me to chance. If you are older or have any physical limitations, you likely canât access the beach, so bear this in mind.
Overall we really did enjoy our stay; it was a badly-needed peaceful getaway. Iâm also sharing the few issues we had so that in the future the right people can be matched to this property and enjoy it even more!
