White Mountains to the north
Best Things About the Resort:
It was quite quiet, and we got a great lake view from our balcony, which was great for a fanatic picture-taker like myself. The personnel were very nice and helpful.
Resort Experience:
We went on this vacation a week before the start of the season. We always travel that way since we do not enjoy crowds. Therefore, the resort, and the whole area, was pretty empty.
As far as the resort goes, you can quickly tell why it is not a crown resort. It is a residential community lacking many of the standard features, like a washer, a dryer, and luxury. Our three-bedroom unit was really a standard three-bedroom apartment. The balcony is set into a wood-paneled wall, which was a nice touch. Unfortunately, the rest of the walls were white and boring.
Quickly, we realized the unit has been through a lot. Some things are poorly designed (like a thermostat switch behind a mirror in the master bedroom and a kitchen-ceiling lamp cord going through behind a painting). Other minor things are worn out, like window treatments. It also took us a while to figure out how to warm up the place. Really, there were no major problems though, and we enjoyed our stay.
The personnel was great. Our check-in was smooth, all our questions were answered, and nobody was trying to make us go through a timeshare presentation, as is the case many times.
Before going, I read a review here at RCI Community that stated the resort does not have a lake view. I did not expect one then. Well, we got it! The resort is on a slope. If you get one of the highest-row buildings and a third-floor unit, you will have a beautiful lake view to wake up to.