We very much enjoyed our stay. We knew from reading previous reviews that the home would be well suited for us and that Frank and Ralph were excellent hosts. Their hospitality did not disappoint!
At the last minute, our good friend was able to meet up with us for a couple of nights and we were hoping she could stay with us at Frank and Ralph's place. They were so gracious to not only allow us to add a guest on such short notice, but also met her at the house when she arrived (before us) and gave her a tour. The way that they honored our friend made us feel welcomed an valued.
Our flight got in fairly late and we were traveling with our four young children. Seeing ice cream in the freezer, and coffee and half and half there for us was such a lovely touch after a long day of traveling. The kids couldn't wait to jump in the pool on the night we arrived, so they enjoyed the gorgeous pool with it's luxurious ambiance for their "late-night" swim.
The house was beautiful and spotless. Each bed (even the pull out sofa) and all of the linens were of high quality. The kitchen was stocked with tableware, cookware, cooking utensils, and small appliances that were well maintained. The couches and furniture were all comfortable and clean. The new washer and dryer were fabulous. Even the window treatments/blinds felt luxurious. They were clean, easy to adjust, and in good working order.
We spent most of our time in the outdoor space. The table and sitting area were very comfortable and we appreciated the shade that the space provided. The loungers around the pool were of high quality and perfect for relaxing while watching the kids play. Frank and Ralph supplied fantastic terry clothe lounge covers that had pockets for phones and screen. They also provided insulated cups that were perfect for pool-side margaritas! Our children loved the fountains, shelves, and umbrella the pool featured. The landscaping made us feel like we were in a private oasis.
Frank and Ralph have additional properties that we expressed interest in staying at for future vacations. They were willing to show us a couple of other places in the neighborhood and each place was extremely well kept and no detail was missed. We also noted the kindness that Ralph showed to one family staying at a property who needed a few items but faced some transportation challenges in part because they had a child with special needs. We felt he went above and beyond to drop off a few essentials to them.
The neighborhood was great for family walks and we even met some friendly neighbors and pets. There are wonderful local restaurants to enjoy. Our favorites were Andrews Diner, Dolce Salato, Tatts and Tacos, and Las Colinas.
Thank you Frank and Ralph for being wonderful hosts for our family vacation!