Awesome place. Stocked with many and all items needed for a relaxing secluded time on the water. Lots of things for our teens to do to keep them entertained. The stairs down to the water were a little challenging, but gave us a good cardio workout to burn some calories. highly recommend to those who want to get away and relax. Remember to bring what you need ,it a good 40 minutes to grab a gallon of milk or loaf of bread. That being said the Downs House was wonderful and you won't be disappointed with anything in my humble opinion.
We had a wonderful family vacation! The house was beautiful and the lake was peaceful! There were plenty of fun things to keep us occupied on the rainy days including games, puzzles, ping pong, and pool. The kitchen is fully stocked with whatever you need to make meals. The beds were super comfortable, even the kids said theirs were. The host was quick to respond, very helpful with everything, and super friendly. I definitely would stay again and recommend to our friends and family!
We were a 4-family group with a couple of families rotating out throughout the week. The house/grounds were more than accommodating for our large group and the property had plenty to do when we weren't on the lake. The southern approach to the property loses pavement about 4.5 miles from the house. It's a tight, winding gravel road, which can be cumbersome when pulling a 16' trailer or a dual jet ski trailer and come up on oncoming traffic. The northern approach is paved. FYI, the last few hills are intimidatingly steep if you're in a large-nose truck like a GMC or Ram. We had no Verizon or AT&T cell service but there is WiFi and a landline.We packed our Traeger smoker & Blackstone griddle as the house was advertised with a grill. It is not a grill, it's another Blackstone griddle (for those with OCD planning tendencies). There's an icemaker next to the dishwasher, a coffee pot/Keurig combo, 12 bath towels and only 4 steak knives for more planning FYI. There were about 6 sit-in style kayaks to use but not all are seaworthy. One did take on water so stay close to the launch til confident. The inflatable stand-up paddleboard did lose some air but there is a manual pump to refill. That game room was SPECTACULAR! It was our go-to in the evenings and during inclement weather. Dart board, pool table, ping-ping top, tv and plenty of space all around. Now that we have the lay of the land, we would 100% book this VRBO again. Thank you, Denise!
Very remote but right on the water. Beautiful property! Plan on staying on-site for meals. Closest Walmart grocery/gas station/restaurant are 30 minutes away. Plan well and you wont regret having to stay onsite for as long as you need. Its a gorgeous place to "be-and-breathe". We loved it.
We had to cut our stay short because of weather. There is only one road in and out and it can flood. The house was great, the kitchen had all of the amenities expected. We had one issue while there and Denise arranged to take care of it after we were gone. I do want to say the pictures are kind of misleading. We rented this place because all of the pictures made it look like flat land. It is not...there are major steps down the hillside before you get to the ramp that leads to the boat dock. I am glad my husband (7 hip replacements/revisions) didn't go because he would not have been able to access the boat dock. The other couples got guides for crappie fishing and made their limit all 3 days they fished and we caught a few catfish off of the dock with chicken livers. Great time.
The property and location were beautiful! Great place to get-a-way, it's remote so bring plenty of food/drink for your entire stay. The owner was helpful and answered all our questions. The master bedroom and bath are on the main floor, game room was fun with ping pong and pool table!
It's beautiful there on the lake. The house is in wonderful shape, with lots of things to do. There's a pool and ping pong table, arcade games, and a tasteful selection of vinyl records and record player. Our family truly enjoyed our stay. If you have a car with a low road clearance, be mindful that the road can be interesting in spots, especially if there's a been a healthy rain
We had an amazing stay at the lake house! Not only do they keep a beautifully clean home they provide it with everything that you would ever want.Not only are there five beds, but there is also a queen sofa sleeper downstairs in the living room. There is so many more activities than just the ones that they have listed and kept our family more than enough preoccupied. This home is not only good for summer, but was the perfect getaway for a winters break.
This property has an ideal location: beautiful views, fishing, kayaking, gas firepit, and tons of amenities. I've never stayed in a home with so many fun pool table, dart board, board games, puzzles, da
This was a great place to rest relax enjoy the lake and all the surrounding beauty. We best did quite a few of the small local towns found some great antique shops and just enjoyed our time there. Thou some property were much nicer than we expected. the owners were also very prompt and communication, we would recommend this placeto anybody looking to get away from the daily hustle and bustle
Denise is a great host. Quick and responsive communication. The home has everything you could possibly need. Kitchen is a dream. Stocked with anything you need. So many items available for entertainment you will never be bored. Water is tranquil and beautiful to sit and enjoy. Highly recommend this home.
Beautiful property with many amenities in remote area. Home was very comfortable and had all necessities. Host was a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended.
The home was exactly as advertised. It was quiet, clean, had plenty of things to keep you entertained from kayaks and canoes to video games and board games. It was a wonderful place to get away from everyday life and enjoy the people around you. I would recommend the home to anyone and I plan on returning!
8 out of 10 mixed review as place needed some
general maintenance. Some previous reviews had mentioned a few things but wanted to give benefit of the doubt that they were old reviews. However windows still had some growth and cracks. Toilet tissue holder ripped off wall in 2 of the 3 bathrooms and downstairs toilet didnt work at all. Let host know and communication was slow to respond. She asked for a video of it but that was all. Also Ceiling fan in master would not work unless light was on but there was a stand up fan as backup..
Now to the positives. Those things did not hinder our time spent there. The home had the most perfect views and access to boat dock was easy. It was plenty of room and kitchen was set up with everything needed to prepare for any meal. Any board game ive ever played was there for entertainment, plus ping pong table and pool table were lots of fun (but it did need more than one working pool stick) the home was clean and the decks are amazing. We had a relaxing time fishing, watching movies, playing games or just doing nothing.
I rented this property for my friend's bachelorette/reunion weekend. We had the best time. The location is beautiful and the property really leans into it with plenty of outdoor seating and a really nice dock. The house itself is spacious and nicely decorated. The beds and couches are comfortable and the kitchen is stocked with anything you could need. The host was so nice and responded quickly. I've already told a ton of people about this place and I look forward to renting again in the future!