The location was fine for our many wedding-related destinations this weekend. And there are some fun diversions nearby (Wimberley and Texas Hill Country Olive Company to name a couple.) The house is clean, but it is very dated and to quote one member of our group, “somewhat shabby.” The view from the wrap- around porch is diminished by all the construction taking place just below the property, but it is still a nice view. Prospective renters should be advised, however, that said construction starts promptly at 7:45 AM and continues pretty much unabated all day. It is loud enough that you can hear it even when indoors with the doors closed, so you can imagine how it sounds from the deck. The owners should disclose this and their failure to do so is deception by omission, in my opinion, particularly given they advertise the house as a retreat and clearly the construction has been ongoing.
The house, while clean, needs some attention. Examples: The main ceiling fan (the one operated by a switch next to the front door) is out of balance and makes a loud clicking sound if you try to run it. One of the electrical outlets in the kitchen is missing the faceplate . One of the lower cupboard doors in the kitchen doesn’t close all the way. The faucet in the upstairs bathroom is very loose. The wall mounted toilet paper holder in the upstairs bathroom is missing, leaving a hole in the wall .
There are plenty of dishes, cutlery and serving utensils, but the pantry is a mess*. The grounds behind the house could use some attention as well. There was debris that probably has blown in, but should have been picked up before our arrival, and all the hoses that crisscross the backyard seem to have no use and just make the grounds look a little cluttered .
I gave it a 3 for cleanliness and location, but without those considerations, it is probably closer to a 2.
* Note: I have pictures of the some of the previously mentioned issues and recordings of the construction noise taken on two separate days.