Gravois Mills Home: Boating Vacation!

Reviews

• Nice house

  4/5

  This is a nice place; glad to see the owner put in a larger table in the dining room.The access to the lake is extremely steep so beware; one our party could hardly make it back up to the house.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice home with a view

  4/5

  It was a very pleasant place to stay. We loved being able to use the dock and the water toys were great!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Family trip

  5/5

  The house was great! We had plenty of room for everyone and enough bedrooms! It would have been nice if there was a little more around the area to do but we made do and enjoyed being together with family

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice house

  4/5

  This is a nice place; glad to see the owner put in a larger table in the dining room.

  The access to the lake is extremely steep so beware; one our party could hardly make it back up to the house.

• House has Potential, but it and Evolve Need Work

  3/5

  The home was pretty much as described, with the layout and amenities matching the listing. However, we encountered several issues that detracted from our overall experience.

  Firstly, the cleanliness was subpar. There was dust on everything, making our stay uncomfortable. Given that we were charged a large cleaning fee, and I suspect the previous guests were as well, we expected a much higher standard of cleanliness.

  The house has five bedrooms, but only three had closets, and two of those were locked. We had to hang our clothes on bathroom hooks, door knobs, and other improvised spots. Additionally, there was no iron or ironing board available, so if you want one, you will need to bring one.

  Upon our arrival, we found a shattered window (just the exterior pane) next to the door. Despite reporting it immediately and following up twice with a photo for documentation, we never received a response from management.

  The view from the house was great, and the depth near the boat dock was over my 6-foot nephew's head, indicating it could support a large boat with a deep draft. The only chairs available for the dock were uncomfortable hard folding metal chairs.

  The listing indicates there is cable/sattelite. That is not accurate.

  In summary, while the house has potential with its layout and scenic view, the cleanliness issues, poor communication from management, and lack of basic amenities like closets and proper seating made our stay less enjoyable

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Rod, we appreciate your feedback, and we are committed to providing an excellent experience for our guests. Here are some insights from the homeowner:
  -First and foremost, thank you for choosing to stay with us. We’re pleased that you enjoyed the views and layout of the house.
  -We apologize for any inconvenience you experienced. After reviewing our records, we couldn't find any messages from you during your stay.
  -We have notified our cleaning crew about your concerns. The house is located on a dusty, unpaved road, and the increased traffic during the high season can lead to dust accumulating quickly.
  -Regarding your comments about the closets, we have dressers in every room except the one with the bunk bed. The two locked closets are used to store extra bedding and supplies for the house.
  -We have scheduled a repair for the window in early August.
  -We will also consider adding an ironing board and iron. The outdoor furniture with cushions was lost during a recent tornado, so we opted for portable furniture that can be easily stored indoors.
  -Thank you once again for your valuable feedback; we have considered all your suggestions.
  Our commitment to providing an exceptional stay remains steadfast, and we eagerly anticipate hosting many more satisfied guests.