Frenchvale Vacations from $738

The owners were very friendly and turned on the AC earlier in the day so the room was nice and cool when we arrived.

No breakfast was included. Did not like being in the basement. It was very noisy in the hallways because of housekeeping back and forth. Room not ready until 4 pm. This is kind of late for check in. I hate the holding fee on our credit card.

We stayed one night while visiting the area, and in particular Fortress Louisburg. The room itself is a good size. The bathroom was separated between the sink area and the bathtub/toilet areas. The bathtub/shower could use some work. There was rust around the tub surround and the faucets and drain. To use the shower, one must use an extra switch which we didn't know - it would have been nice to have a sign to advise travelers. The pool and hot tub were decent but had some cosmetic issues around the pool deck. We appreciated the continental breakfast. The location was good, with shopping and restaurants within a short drive.

We booked for one of the domes. It's pleasant, if cheaply furnished. The dome is heated with a space heater which makes is quite cosy. We booked for a lake view but didn't get one as it was almost completely blocked by trees when others had clear sight. Tiny towels are unusable, so take your own. Bed is comfy but has very odd bedding, certainly not cotton. We saw plenty of small wildlife such as squirrels and chipmunks and lots of jellyfish in the crystal clear lake. Sadly, the lawned area is covered in dog poo with no effort made to pick it up. Little thought has been given to the overall experience for the guest. Such a shame as it could be really beautiful with a bit more effort.

The bath tub doesn’t look quite clean with black stains. The view of the room is very good. The gym really needs to be upgraded. My child did enjoy the water slide.