My family and I have stayed in many Air BnB properties throughout Texas. This being said, I feel I can give a well rounded opinion on this home.
Pro's-
-We had to alter our original date for our vacation, and the homeowner graciously allowed us to do so
-Great location near grocery stores, local shops, and restaurants
-Gorgeous view from the master bedroom balcony.
-Comfortable bed in master bedroom
-Great bathtub and shower in master bedroom with good water pressure, no issues with lack of hot water which can be an issue in some hill country homes
-Large, private dock in a quiet cove area
-Open floor plan with a large dining table and island
-Owners were very friendly and helpful with local tips.
Cons-
-Many roaches in the home, approximately 5 per day, mostly downstairs near kitchen
-Could smell dog even though the home is listed as a pet free rental.
-Railings outdoors at the back of the home on the second story patio down to the main floor is dangerously loose. if an adult were to have leaned against it, I'm not sure it would've held up, and the drop was about 20 feet down. Also, near the grilling area the railing is very loose. The drop is much further on this side. This could be a huge liability if someone falls and gets seriously injured. We had children with us so safety is a big thing for our family.
-Very poorly stocked kitchen; not even the can opener functioned (it was rusted to the point of being fused). No pizza cutter, strainer for pasta, or adequately sized pots/pans. The two non stick skillets were completely scratched up making them unsafe to use. We weren't expecting a chef's kitchen, but with three kids, eating out every meal was not an option. Making dinner was extremely difficult not having basics available and we ended up having to go out and buy a cooking pan with a lid.
-The property listing does not say that there would be any lake toys, however, it would make the property more appealing for future guests. We have stayed at other lake properties who have kayaks, paddle boards, plenty of lake toys available for our use that we don't own since we don't live on or near a lake. When we asked the homeowners about this, they stated that in the past their things have been stolen. I suggest a shed or storing them with a padlock on the dock like all the other houses in the cove.
-White patio around the house was very dirty due to mud being churned up by sprinkler system at the back of the home.
-Difficult to get to property and park; we were worried about the neighbors during our stay since it was highly emphasized not to go anywhere near their parking areas. It was obvious neighbors don't like having an Air BnB property nearby when they let their large scary dog wander into our yard.
-Cameras outside home on patio were not disclosed in the listing as per Air BnB policy. The camera was functioning because we saw the green light on. This made us uncomfortable being that the camera was pointed at the back patio where we hung out most of the time. I thought it was strange to have a camera here in an area that's more private, yet there wasn't one at the front door.