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September 2023 by Christina Cook
I spoke to the owner a week before arrival and was told they no longer have paddle boards. Upon arrival I was told that I did not have a reservation even though I have a confirmation email. I went to my car to check my emails and when I came back the owner was no where. The property is run down, dirty and creepy. I arrived around 5:30 PM and it looked as if there were no other guests. I had to find other lodging Friday night for my mom and I. Stay away from this place.Noteworthy details: No paddle boards. Dirty and run down property.
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August 2023 by Grady B.
I won a FREE paid vacation ($1600 value) here and it was so BAD I almost went and paid for another hotel with my own money.We came up form Lake Elsinore and arrived early at 2pm and showed up to ask if we can sit on the deck outside to wait for the room to be ready at 3pm. The owner claimed we were trying to intimidate her by showing up early and that's now she lost the check in documents. When trying to explain why we were early the hotel owner quote said "Bullshit, I don't' have time for Bullshit." The hotel owner is an older person that was not considerate, kind, or caring. Upon having issues with check in and while I was trying to provide her the documents SHE lost, she said quote "I'm happy to see you're having problems. It makes me feel better about mine." However as I continue to try to solve the problem she then went on a rant of her problems running the hotel all alone but she's German and survived WW2, had a 10 million dollar personal value, but how men are all chauvinistic pigs, and how running the hotel at her age is "all too much".I also found out she is the only person caring for the hotel which is why bugs, and cobwebs are everywhere, screens are missing from windows, and the hotel generally looks unmaintained or cared for. There is no AC in the room. The furniture is below Motel 6 value.My girlfriend went to ask for clean sheets because they smelled musty like they were on the bed or in storage for months, the owner responded "What am I God?" and fought with her.The website for the hotel is also out of date. There are no paddle board classes offered and the dock is not safe to launch from with a kayak. The water level is too low and you have to walk over rocks (I got cut).In short if you're looking for a disappointment go here, otherwise save your money and your vacation and choose a motel 6 instead. The owner does not care if you enjoy your stay or not, and from what she's said most likely enjoys it when you do not.
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August 2023 by John Lewis
Amazing views and clean rooms. Sweet older lady runs the establishment!!
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August 2023 by Doug H.
The worst ever! Only redeeming aspect is proximity to the lake. Outside the deck is a train wreck and the furniture is old, broken or is totally in disrepair. Inside there was a coffee machine but no coffee pot. No silverware at all, no wine opener. The bathroom sink was clogged and unusable with a fair amount of mold. Several windows had no screens. So, overall a terrible experience that was very pricey, value is just not there. Never will I be back.
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January 2023 by Sky Love
Stayed here twice about 2 or 3 years apart, both during the winter with my husband and 2 small dogs. Firstly I was searching for a dog friendly place. Secondly I was blown away by the views. At the time Holiday House was advertised as a chalet. I’m not sure what that means exactly however we went for a quiet get a way and it was exactly like renting a small 1 bedroom apartment with a tiny functional kitchen & the most breathtaking views. This was perfect for us, we brought our own food & beverages. Guests can also use the BBQ out on the terrace.This is not a place for room service or easy access to the lake even though its technically waterfront. I cant stress enough its all about the views & a pet friendly stay. It’s definitely rustic and could use some new carpet, paint, & furniture but all in all it was a good experience for our get a away. If your looking for easy beach and water access King’s Beach is just up the road, and there’s boat rentals just next door if I remember correctly. 3 stars until the owners invest in some updating but 5 stars for the view.
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January 2023 by Matthew Walker
Wow! Scary place. It was incredibly dirty (see the photos). Spiders, dirt, stains everywhere and even dirty sheets with stains and hair all over. We tried to make do and I removed the sheets and took them to the office to exchange for fresh ones that I offered to put on, but was met with open aggression by the owner/operator. She refused to give us clean sheets, and said if we didn’t like the way things were we should leave.
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January 2023 by Tiame Vogel
I did not stay at the home. I'll I ask was for a donation for a local non profit organization to help with children and adults with disabilities. It's really hard to support a local business who can't even support there own community.If your local I DO NOT recommend this company.
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July 2022 by Karen Lee W.
So, I'm sorry to report that the owner is quite elderly, cantankerous, and a bit "off" mentally. Holiday House is not in great condition and one of our rooms was really terrible - dirty sheets, bugs, stained bathtub, etc. The main building has a second floor shared balcony that is tilting. After talking to her about those things, she kicked us out, which was fine. We booked rooms at the Plumpjack Inn in Olympic Valley (dog friendly ) on 20 minutes notice, which cost less and which turned out to be wonderful. My mother, elderly, generously reminded us that aging isn't always pretty, that she's probably in over her head at this point, and suggested we call the county Dept. on Aging, so they can check on her. They were lovely and will visit her.
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January 2022 by Aura Cameros
No room service, not a good place for the money you spend, unsafe beach (rocks no sand) antique place and I'm no talking about Victorian. Great view of the lake.
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January 2022 by Chance Beard
Dilapidated old building, run by an even older disfunctional old woman. She will hang up on you. Poor management and social skills. 0/10 would not recommend.
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January 2022 by Carlene Suponch
This place needs a renovation immediately!Filthy.Best location but would never stay!!!
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December 2021 by Paula M.
Would have loved to stay there, but could not get there because of closed roads and weather conditions were predicted to get worse. Owner, Alvina, has a strict no refund policy, and was very dismissive. She said, I am 84 and I can drive! Just take the loss! Very disappointing!
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January 2021 by Fabian Davalos
We had an amazing experience, we really enjoyed staying on holiday house, our dog Lobo love to be able to travel with us. Just amazing experience. We are going back time and time again
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January 2021 by Lisa Watson
Very beautiful place to stay ❤ The owner is absolutely
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January 2021 by Benzeel (BaldPipeSmoker)
A great little place to stay! Right on the water. Fantastic and beautiful views! The owner is such a sweet lady. I highly recommend this place. Side note: the bedroom could use new blinds.
