Lake Anna Getaways

“The house itself is lovely, with upscale appliances, nice furnishings and a well-stocked kitchen. Unfortunately, management was a major disappointment. A storm knocked out power and brought down a large tree in the backyard our first night. I called and messaged Kristie at 6:59 PM to report both and NEVER received a call or message back during our entire stay which lasted until Tuesday. With no power, we also had no water. A generator was onsite and running but wasn't powering the house, and we had no one to help. Thankfully, power returned around 1 AM. Maintenance also seems to be slipping, with lights out, worn weather stripping and overgrown landscaping. Wi-Fi was inadequate for our group of 14, and the only TV is in the basement without streaming access. Also, bring toiletries, as only small samples are provided. A beautiful home that could be excellent with better maintenance and, most importantly, responsive management. TBH, I only gave them a 4 because a 3.5 was not an option”

“The house and surroundings are lovely but the host never responded to any messages so hope you don’t need anything.”

“While the space fit our family and needs the home is in definite need of attention. It doesn’t appear that LAPM or the owner has set eyes on the place in quite a while-or have different standards than we do. The photos of the outdoor spaces don’t accurately depict the current state of the yard. There were several things inside that were broken or that we found needed TLC and a closer attention to detail with cleaning. While it was a spacious home that allowed for the family to be under one roof I would say the value and accuracy was less than 5 stars. Also, for having a ‘host’ being a property management company the 12-24 hour response time is disappointing and the phone number doesn’t allow you to reach them if you have questions or issues after their business hours.”

“FIRST AND FOREMOST, THE LAKE ACCESS IS A LIE. Our #1 criteria in our rental was the ability to walk out the back door and into Lake Anna. This property offers kayaks and swimming access directly into the lake, according to the listing. HOWEVER, the lake is less than 2” deep. The ducks and geese were ankle deep. We had to drive 20 min to enjoy the lake. We arrived to find the exterior bins full of stinky trash. There were dirty dishes in the (broken) dishwasher. There was blood on a bedroom wall. There was a stain on the master bed comforter. The oven kept shutting off. It smelled like burning plastic and set the smoke alarms off twice. The second floor has a wonderful balcony, but unfortunately the chairs are old and beaten. The hot tub jets only worked on one side and shut off every 15 minutes. The grill was leaking propane and unusable. There were no window coverings in the master bath and neighbors could see in. Kitchen was unstocked and barren, not even sugar. DON’T STAY HERE.”

“We drove more than 3½ hours only to arrive at an old house that was infested with mice. Within five minutes of checking in, we saw a mouse run past us into the laundry room. As we looked around, we found mouse droppings in the kitchen cabinets, on the carpets in multiple rooms, and throughout different areas of the house. The kitchen was also dirty, and there was trash left behind, which was unacceptable.We immediately brought these issues to the host’s attention.Despite the circumstances, the host took no accountability for the condition of the property. Her responses were passive aggressive, and she was unwilling to offer any compensation for the inconvenience. After we sent multiple photos showing mouse droppings throughout the home, she eventually stopped responding altogether. Several members in group chose to leave the same day, and the rest of us ended our stay a day early because of the mouse infestation and the unsanitary conditions of the home.PLEASE DONT STAY HERE!!!”

“The property itself was great. The location was excellent, the dock and boat slip were perfect for our group, the house was spacious, and the kitchen was exceptionally well stocked. Unfortunately, the host's lack of responsiveness significantly impacted our stay. The master shower would not turn off from the start of the trip and was unusable for the entire week. We were told to shut off the home's main water supply if needed, and the host even implied we may have caused the problem. A repair technician visited Tuesday, said he needed a part, and never returned. Communication became increasingly sporadic and then stopped completely after Tuesday despite multiple messages about unresolved issues. Other problems included unreliable gate access, which left us stranded outside numerous times, and no electricity in most of the basement. While the property was very nice, the lack of communication, accountability, and follow-through from the host was extremely disappointing.”

“For later, let me know what you think. I’d give it a 3 Beautiful, very clean lake house with gorgeous water views from almost every side. The setting is genuinely hard to beat. That said, several listed amenities were missing or not working: no wine glasses, and no hairdryer, no kayak (house instructions were confusing), and very under-stocked basics like dish soap and toilet paper. One bathroom had no working light, the clocks needed batteries, and the fridge was missing a shelf and door bar, cutting its usable space by a lot. We never got an answer on which specific dock was ours and had to guess due to missing numbers. Privacy was also a big concern: a stranger walked into the house through the main door, and public-access visitors used the house fence and the private dock. Overall, a lovely property that would earn top marks with better upkeep, more accurate and consistent listing details, and clearer boundaries.”

“A huge disappointment. The property had a significant ant problem that was never properly addressed by either the owner or the management company. For four days, we could use only the kitchen island to store, prepare and serve food. We had to throw away contaminated food and dr and we also had ants in one of the back bedrooms as well indicating there was a need for a professional company to spray the perimeter of the property. What was most disappointing was the lack of concern, urgency, and follow-up. We were told the owner would address the issue, yet nothing was ever done. We sent multiple messages informing them that the problem was worse and received a message that this was "normal" for this time of year. The issue affected our comfort and ability to use the property as expected, yet no effective solution was provided during our stay. This experience fell well below a reasonable standard for cleanliness, maintenance, and guest support. We would not recommend this property.”

“Our stay was unfortunately disappointing because the listing didn't accurately represent the property or the overall experience. The biggest issue was that the house is surrounded by a public beach access area, something that wasn't disclosed in the listing. There were people constantly walking around and underneath the house throughout the day, which made it feel like there was very little privacy. We even saw strangers using the electrical outlets on the porch, and people regularly parked in the spaces intended for guests. The amenities also fell well short of expectations. There was no Wi-Fi, and the antenna TV reception was very unreliable. The kitchen was missing basic items, including sheet pans, and the refrigerator was missing several shelves. The bedrooms had no dressers, luggage stands, or adequate places to hang clothes. The bathrooms also lacked some expected basics. The shower had only a liner with no shower curtain, and there were no bath mats provided. Arrival and checko”

“The house smelled like sewage and nobody came to fix it. Otherwise location is convenient and house was clean.”