Renovated Lakefront Escape w/ Private Dock + Deck!

Reviews

• Beautifully serene retreat

  5/5

  This was the perfect spot to get away from the craziness for a few days. My elderly parents, wife and I were visiting the area for my son’s wedding and it was a perfect spot to retreat to between final planning, dinners and the event.Kayaked on the glass water each morning listing to all the sounds of nature and was able to utilize all the amenities as if it were our own home away from home.Stephanie was great about communicating everything and the place was clean and comfortable.The only thing that was hard to tell from the pics was that the slope down to the water was pretty steep so my elderly parents weren’t able to make it down to the beautiful dock but the patio views made up for it. I highly recommend this to others looking for some peace of mind that’s still convenient to all the Bella Vista/Bentonville/Rogers amenities you want to explore!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Nice and Great Location

  4/5

  This is a really nice property. The location for Bella Vista, Bentonville, and the surrounding areas could not be more perfect. The view of the lake from the main living area and the watching the sunrise is amazing. Having access to a deck is nice. My husband really enjoyed feeding the fish many worms as he relaxed there in the morning and evenings. We did not use the kayaks, but having them available is a bonus. The path down to the deck could use a little TLC. It's steep and would be better with some sort of handrail or rope guide for the old and young. The inside of the townhouse is comfortable and has about anything you would need. There is a large, smart TV and lots of movies and games for everyone to enjoy in the evenings or on a rainy day. One note for travelers to keep in mind is that both bedrooms are downstairs. To reach the dock, you go downstairs from the main level, out to the lower balcony, and downstairs to the path mentioned before. So, from the deck to the main living area requires three sets of stairs. Not an issue for most, but definitely a challenge for some. I tried walking my dog down the side yard, but it is very steep and not a good option. The covered parking is a true bonus here and the neighborhood is very quiet. Overall, the property is a winner. Stephanie and her husband were extremely responsive and easy to work with when a small issue arose. Definitely a positive experience.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Wonderful lakefront retreat

  5/5

  We absolutely loved our stay here, so much that we're already looking to come back. Being on the lake was so peaceful. We enjoyed spending time on the decks as well as on the private dock. The location is great, near multiple trails with waterfalls that were very easy to get to. The property is spacious, and had everything we needed and more. What a great find!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• A very good experience

  5/5

  The property was very clean and overall nice. The only critique I would have is to have a bigger couch upstairs. They have two leather recliners facing the TV, and a small couch facing sideways. Maybe flip the two or have a bigger couch. Just my two cents

• Great location & view, minor suggestions for improvement

  4/5

  We were thoroughly pleased with the location, quiet neighborhood and spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the lake. We loved spending mornings and evenings on the dock. The townhome is nicely updated and was perfect for our family of 3 plus our dog. We brought a kennel with to keep our dog in while we were away, but they already had one there (and required it for when you leave without your pet). The closet was stocked with pet treats, games and puzzles, which was a sweet surprise! The owners left a nice booklet with instructions, information and recommendations which was appreciated too! We had mountain bikes with us, and it was nice that the townhome had a hose on the front to clean them off each day.

  There were a few minor things that led to a 4 (vs a 5) star rating.

  1) There was a $150 cleaning fee, and with that I would expect a spotless place. The silverware and other kitchen drawers had crumbs and leaky restaurant sauce packets in them (ew). The couch and beds had things under them - dirty tissue, rubber band, little toy, dog food kibble (our dog food was kept upstairs and kibble was under the downstairs bed).

  2) The dishwasher is not robust at cleaning. Upon our arrival, some utensils and plates in cupboards had dried on food them.

  3) Half of the windows were cloudy that prevented admiring the beautiful outdoors (windows facing the lake were pretty clear). Also, there were no screens on windows or patio doors which was a bummer. The bird song was so spectacular in the mornings and we would have loved to open and listen.

  4) Liquid soap dispensers in the bathrooms had only a half inch of soap in them. Additionally, only 1 bathroom washcloth was provided for our family staying 1 week.

  5) Batteries in upstairs tv remotes were dead. We used batteries from our gadgets while we were there.

  6) It was really nice that k-cups were provided. However, there were not enough for 2 people to have one coffee per day so we ended up purchasing more.

  All in all, we would return here. It's a really beautiful, peaceful location and would recommend to others!