Pros: the location is fantastic. Great view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, close to restaurants and parks. We had a great time playing with the kids in the backyard and paddling around the lake in the provided kayak. Terri was very responsive. The price was great for two families on a budget.
Cons: first and foremost, the house was missing a number of required smoke detectors. The kitchen and three of the bedrooms didn’t have smoke detectors entirely (but there were spaces where they should have been). The fourth bedroom’s smoke detector didn’t work.
Second, parts of the place felt run down or in the midst of a remodel. But that may come with the territory when you combine a great location at a good price. A bit inconvenient to have no place to hang a towel in the hall bathroom though.
Finally, a minor inconvenience: I typically expect properties that advertise gas grills to provide the propane. That’s been my experience in the past. Found out that wasn’t the case right when we were starting to cook dinner. The tank was empty and—despite it not being mentioned—we were expected to provide gas. There was a bag of charcoal in the garage, but at that point it was too late. Not a big deal, but a minor annoyance that could’ve been avoided with more clarity up front.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay! We did a lot of cooking, loved the view of the lake, and enjoyed the convenience of everything in Little Elm being so close by.
