Lakefront Hodges Home w/ Dock ~ 6 Mi to Downtown!

Reviews

• Cockroaches and Stained Sheets

  1/5

  Our experience at this property was terrible. There were cockroaches and very stained sheets on the master bed. We have pictures, but VRBO guidelines prevent us from posting them.

  1. We arrived to find a security gate but had no access code. Evolve couldn’t help, leaving us stranded in 92-degree heat until the owner called with the code. He wasn’t aware the property was rented, so the water was off and the property wasn’t prepared. The alarm also went off because we had no code for that either.

  2. The water smelled like rotten eggs. The owner confirmed the smell via text and suggested using bottled water—information that would have been helpful before arrival.

  3. Shortly after arriving, we noticed cockroaches, both alive and dead. New ones showed up and we had to kill them, too

  4. The bed sheets were stained with who knows what. The owner claimed they were "fresh," but given everything else, this was questionable. We have photographic record of this as well.

  5. By the time we found all of this, it was too late to pack up and find two hotel rooms nearby. The children were afraid of cockroaches in their beds, and we slept on top of the comforter. We left the next day.

  The intermediary property management company, Evolve, has 4 Core Standards—Clean (there were stained sheets and cockroaches), Safe (cockroaches are a known health hazard), and Ready for Guests (no one knew we were coming and the property wasn't fully ready for us), and As Advertised (questionable).

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Bryan, we want our guests to have a seamless and comfortable stay, and we’re sorry to hear that wasn’t the case for you. After reading your review, we reached out to the homeowner, and they’d like to share the following:
  - Your booking was made last minute, which unfortunately didn’t provide us enough time to prepare the property as thoroughly as we normally would. We apologize for the delay in providing the security gate code and turning on the water, which typically would have been handled by our cleaning team before guest arrival.
  - The home relies on well water, which can develop an odor if it hasn't been used for a while. We recommend running the water upon arrival to clear out the system. We also provide bottled water and a filtered pitcher for guest use.
  - The property is regularly treated for pests, but we understand your concerns about encountering cockroaches. We recently stayed at the property and did not encounter any issues, however, we will continue to monitor it.
  - We assure you that the bedding had been freshly laundered prior to your stay, but we regret that it didn’t meet your expectations. The cleaning team will inspect and replace any sheets that show signs of wear or staining.
  We appreciate your feedback as it helps us and the homeowner improve future stays. We’re confident that these issues will be addressed moving forward, and we hope to provide you with a more positive experience should you choose to stay with us again. Thanks again, and we hope you keep us in mind for your future travels!

• Terrific Peaceful Lake House

  5/5

  Wow! What a beautiful, peaceful lake house. We had a great time. This house is located on a very quiet corner of the lake. Morning coffee was perfect. Evenings we enjoyed the lake from a great view on the huge screened in porch. We grilled out on a nice deck overlooking the lake. We also played cards on the screened in porch and ping pong late into the night. Golf was close for a daytime activity. Each bedroom was very clean and tastefully decorated. The kitchen was well equipped for the large supper we cooked one evening. While we didn’t rent a boat, next time we will.

  If you are looking for a beautiful peaceful hideaway - you’ve found it!

  We strongly recommend this house (owners were also friendly, responsive and informative). We are already talking about our next visit to this lake house.

• Great place

  5/5

  House is very nice. Sock is nice .view is great I wish the water had been deeper for fishing but overall great

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo