Lake Sinclair Retreat w/ Big Water Views & Dock!

Reviews

• 2/5

  The house was in a great location, very close to restaurants/grocery stores and it was nice to be on the open lake instead of in a cove. The house itself was large with enough space for our big group to spread out and not feel like we were on top of each other.The listing was not accurate. It said that there was a sofa bed in the basement, which there was not. We had to figure out different sleeping arrangements than we had planned.One of the basement toilets was out of order when we arrived. A plumber did eventually come out and the bathroom was partially usable for the duration of our stay.The house was incredibly dirty. I stay in lake houses and mountain houses every year and this was the worst by far in terms of cleanliness. When we showed up, the sinks were dirty, there was hair in all of the showers, and there was dirty underwear on the floor of one of the bedrooms; you couldn't walk around the house without the soles of your feet turning black. The cleaners were sent back out and "cleaned" for 10 minutes. We ended up having to purchase our own cleaning supplies and clean ourselves just so the house was livable.There are bugs everywhere. I understand that bugs are inevitable at a lake house, but this was out of control. There were ants and cobwebs all over the inside of the house. Pest control came out and we ended up purchasing our own ant traps as well, which kept the situation somewhat under control.I would definitely not stay here again.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Lindsey, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the home's spaciousness and great lakefront location. After reviewing your comments, we followed up with the homeowner who wanted to provide some additional context:
  - The basement sleeper loveseat was upgraded to a larger sectional, offering the same sleeping capacity as listed.
  - Upon being notified about the toilet issue, a plumber was promptly scheduled to resolve the problem as quickly as possible.
  - The home was professionally cleaned prior to your stay, and cleaners returned upon request to address your concerns. They reported that they checked with your group to ensure all cleaning needs were met before departing.
  - Pest control treatments are conducted regularly; however, due to the home's lakeside setting, occasional insects may occur. An additional pest treatment was promptly arranged during your stay.
  We appreciate your feedback and apologize that your stay didn't meet expectations. We remain committed to providing a positive guest experience.

• 5/5

• Piece on earth

  5/5

  This lake house was amazing ,, brought all my family together after so many years and answered prayers . Once a year I take my family on a vacation to try and get us all togrher.. usually we go to gatlingburg tn.. but no more .. we have found our spot .. everyone loved it ,, all 9 grandchildren had a blast , fishing ,swimming and laughing .. this place will always be a favorite . And the space we needed was here , thanks so much for sharing this beautiful place with the Covington family ..next year a wedding might occur on the dock ....

• Beautiful Location, but Cleanliness Needs Improvement

  3/5

  This fun lake house is in a great location with accessibility to breathtaking views of the sunrise, sunset, and star-filled sky, however the cleanliness left a lot to be desired. I’m not saying we’re clean freaks, but my family of 14 highly considered moving to a different property after the first night. We ultimately stuck through due to our short 4-night stay. We found thick dust on furniture, dead bugs throughout the house, and even a live insect found crawling in our bed. While the property manager was responsive, the offered solutions didn’t fully address our concerns. If cleanliness standards are improved, I believe this could be a much better rental experience

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Blenda, we want our guests to feel comfortable and at ease during their stay, so we take cleanliness concerns seriously. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and they wanted to share the following:
  - The home was professionally cleaned before your arrival, but we will ensure extra attention to dusting and pre-stay checks.
  - Routine pest control is in place, though occasional bugs can appear in a lakeside setting. The property manager offered immediate solutions to your concerns, but these were politely declined.
  - Guest feedback is always valued, and we will continue working with our team to uphold high standards.
  Thank you for your insight, and we hope to have the opportunity to host you again!

• Family Lake Sinclair Vacation

  5/5

  We had a wonderful time at lake Sinclair. The home was big, beautiful and stocked with everything we needed for our stay. There were plenty of rooms and bathrooms to accommodate our extended family. The location was perfect, in a quiet neighborhood, only 12 minutes to town, and right around the corner from the marina.

  The dock was so nice. We spent so much family time out there together, swinging, talking and swimming in the lake.

  The property manager was easy to reach, and quick to respond when needed.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo