Lakefront Gem w/ Dock in New London!

Reviews

• Great Lake home for families

  5/5

  This lake home was great for our extended family trip over Labor Day weekend. We for sure appreciated the child/baby proof options that are provided, especially the gates at the top and bottom of the stairs. We had a 6 year old, 3 year old, and 9 month old with us and it makes life so much simpler to find rentals that have these things available for use. The kitchen was also extremely well stocked when it came to cooking utensils and small appliances. The dock worked well for kids to fish and tying up our boat. The launch for the boat was on the other side of the lake, but didn’t feel far at all to use. We would definitely rent this home again in the future!

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you again so much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great Labor Day weekend with your family. It means a lot to us that the child-proofing and kitchen amenities made your stay easier. We'd love to host you all again in the future!

• 3/5

  Check in was great and easy. Was even given early check-in. The property needs maintenance. My husband had to mow the lawn the first day we were there so we could use the lawn and not get eaten by mosquitoes. Both docks were very unsafe to walk on. Large gaps and not very solid, unsafe for kids. At the top of stairs in the house there is a huge gap and a loose transition board. Not very safe. There was little to no gas in the gas grill. We had to bring our own tank. The windows are dirty and need cleaning. Hard to see out of. Half of them had no knobs to even lock.There are no pan fish in the lake. My 5 year old grandson did not even catch one fish. We did enjoy our stay despite these issues. A little maintenance to the place would make this a nicer place to stay.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  "We always want our guests to feel comfortable and well taken care of. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  - We sincerely apologize that the lawn was not mowed before your arrival. This has been challenging with the rainy season, but our team is working to keep it on schedule.
  - The docks and the transition board are being addressed right away to ensure they’re safe for all guests.
  - We’ll also be taking care of the windows, grill, and other maintenance items noted, so the home is in top shape moving forward.
  We’re glad to hear you still enjoyed your stay, and we truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve for future guests."

• 5/5

  We had a 5 star stay! Host was quick to respond with all questions. Everything went well & we would highly recommend this VRBO.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Thanks so much for the fantastic review! We're thrilled you had a 5-star stay and appreciate your kind words about our responsiveness. We'd be delighted to host you again anytime!

• 5/5

  We had the most amazing stay! The house was clean and so well furnished. We loved all the space to be able to spend time together specifically the big table for family dinners, all the family rooms for game nights and movie nights, and the deck and fire pit for relaxing and s’mores. The house had absolutely everything you could ask for from a kitchen perspective. We were able to cook many meals together. The toys were great for the kids (they LOVED the American Girl doll). We spent as much time on the lake as possible and had enough hot water to shower many people and run a load of towels for the next day. Thank you so much for sharing your space with us - we will be back next year!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  That's wonderful to hear! We're so glad you had such an amazing stay and enjoyed all the amenities the house has to offer, from the spacious gathering areas to the well-stocked kitchen and even the American Girl doll! It sounds like you made the most of your time both indoors and out on the lake. We can't wait to welcome you back next year!

• Summary of the 4th of July stay

  3/5

  The place overall suited our needs and the size of our families. The high water and wind resulted in the docks not holding up. My husband had to fix the west dock just so we could get.to our boat on the 2nd day.There was electric outlets that did work. And the main ceiling fan didnt work so it was very hot in the cabin.We had to park on the grass as 4 vehicles and trailers were too many for the driveway.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Sara, we want our guests to rest easy when they stay with us, and we apologize that you experienced some issues during your trip. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  
  - The outlet in question was a GFI and has since been replaced to ensure it's working properly for future guests.
  - The lake’s water level rose due to unusually heavy rainfall before your stay, which unfortunately impacted dock stability; something outside our control.
  - The home is designed to accommodate up to 4 vehicles, and due to space constraints, there isn’t room for boat trailers or additional parking on the driveway.
  
  Thanks again, and we hope that you keep us in mind for your future travels!