This is going to be a very honest review. When you arrive to the house you are met with a broken down HVAC unit near the front door and discarded lawn care equipment. The living area has a fireplace you are not allowed to use, a ‘well loved’ couch with a polyester cover and a fold out couch that topples over if more than one person sits on it. The kitchen wasn’t bad but it was unkept. The fridge and freezer are full of leftover foods from previous guests, the ceiling fan is broken and the dishwasher was dirty. The bathrooms were reasonable, the toilet flushed, the sink worked and water flowed from the shower head – nothing to see here. In the bedroom are two full size beds, which turned out to be a blessing because it was too hot for my husband and I to sleep next to each other. Each bed is dressed with a fitted sheet, a scratchy top sheet and an old blanket. The mattresses themselves appear to be well used and the pillows come in a wide assortment of uncomfortable adorned with bleach stained pillow cases. The curtains are made of a sheer cotton and do nothing to shield the morning light. Before our check in we were given instructions to be mindful of the poison ivy – which is not unheard of in Texas. Once we arrived we quickly realized that the entire property is completely overrun by poison ivy – so much so that we decided it was a good idea to stock up on Dawn dish soap and calamine lotion. We were also instructed to have no more than two people on the balcony and after a quick look around we decided to stay off of it completely due to safety concerns. Most of the patio furniture is old and unusable as is the outdoor grill which was covered deep in spider webs, wasps nests and surrounded by more poison ivy. The kayaks, paddle board and life vests are in good shape but they are scattered across the property and you have to spend some time finding what pairs with what. There is a beautiful view from the lower terrace and direct access to the lake. Unfortunately, there is no easy way to access the dock itself without wading through the water and hoisting yourself up which is difficult if you are carrying fishing gear – or if like myself, you are disabled.
The location of the property is great, there are lots of close by shops and restaurants and it’s in a nice neighborhood. My husband and I had a good time overall, but we don’t think the stay was worth the price tag. All of the issues I listed above are fixable but require some effort and pride in ownership.