My rental experience

Guest: BJ (Picayune, MS)
Date of Stay: 10/10/11 Review Submitted: 11/05/11

It was in too small of a town - no good restaurants - nothing to do except golf and I am not a golfer. I had to clean every appliance before using, the baking pans were filthy - the dishwasher did not clean the dishes (had to rewash by hand). The kitchen, dining room and den all faced the lake with windows all around from ceiling to floor but NO CURTAINS, DRAPES OR BLINDS to give privacy. At night people walking along the lake sidewalk could just look in (and they did) and see you so you could not relax in your night clothes. And we could not stop the water runnning in the small bathroom toilet on the main floor. I left the place much cleaner than I found it. . I have rented 3 times through your company and this is the only one that I have not been happy with.

Owner response:I must say, that after over 3 years of renting, this is the first time I've ever had a negative response. But, I will try to address the concerns. 1)"Too small of a town...no good restaurants". Yes, it is a small town, however we do have everything from great Italian, French and American cuisine on up to the Ritz Hotel and Resort some 15 minutes from our Lake House ! 2)" Nothing to do except golf"...good reason a lot of people go there, oh and by the way, there is a huge lake, our house is located 50 feet from it, tennis courts, swimming pool, walking and bicyling areas. 3) The dishwasher according to the service man from Askew Repair Service that we brought in after the guest complained said " it worked just fine...perhaps it was overloaded." 4) Our cleaning crew was there when she arrived for her check in. In fact, they helped her unload their car. Nothing was said to them about the house being in need of additional cleaning. 5) The Kitchen, dining room and family room all do face the lake with plenty of windows. That is the reason why 3 years of rentees keep coming back. They LOVE THE OPEN VIEWS ! See reviews listed....this IS the selling point. Examples: Martha writes " "Pictures simply can't show how wonderful the home is; it has all the latest in decor....all with a rocking chair porch and view to die for ! And JG writes " This was a perfect get away location for our family. The home was so well appointed and so well kept. The location near the water was really nice. We had planned to dine out for our evening meals but after seeing the home and location we chose to prepare our meals at the home and dine on the wonderful porch. What a wonderful place ! Barb from Atlanta writes " Great views of the lake from every room of this house- could hardly get closer to the water." I could go on and on.

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Great house!

Guest: Lisa (Alexandria VA)
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 07/20/11

This home is beautiful, inside and out. The view from the porch to the lake is picture perfect. I highly recommend this home for any occassion. There were six adults and we had plenty of room. The home is conveniently located off I-20 and once you are on the community property, you feel a world away from hustle and bustle. The owner was very helpful with arranging our rental and then making recommendations for our stay.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

50th anniversary celebration

Guest: Martha (Darien, Ga)
Date of Stay: 04/20/11 Review Submitted: 05/03/11

After finding the Morton house on VRBO our celebration plans went from lasting a week-end to an entire week. Pictures simply can't show how wonderful the home is; it has all the latest in decor, appliances- television, sound system. I could go on and on as no detail has been overlooked. Steve was a great "host away from home", with suggestions about activities, restaurants, etc. Our adult children and grandchildren loved it as much as we did. All that with a rocking chair porch and view to die for; hope we can make it back for 51st.

Owner response:Thank you so much for your kind words. Kathy and I love it when our "guests" have such a wonderful time. We certainly will look forward for you to come back for your "51 st ". Best regards, Steve

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children.

Gorgeous Location!

Guest: Map Renov (Roswell, Ga )
Date of Stay: 05/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/25/10

My family had the opportunity to spend a long weekend in May for my daughter's wedding at the Morton's well appointed home. We especially liked sitting on the screened porch and just enjoyed looking at the beautiful lake. The home was comfortable and relaxing, just what you would want for a vacation getaway. We would highly recommend this home to family and friends.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+.

Great Get-Away

Guest: JG (Thomaston,GA,USA)
Date of Stay: 06/24/10 Review Submitted: 07/12/10

This was a perfect get away location for our family. The home was so well appointed and so well kept. The location near the water was really nice. We had planned to dine out for our evening meals but after seeing the home and location we chose to prepare our meals at the home and dine on the wonderful porch. We were able to enjoy a full moon on our last night there and took our boat out to really enjoy the view. What a wonderful place! We hope to enjoy your home again in the near future.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, age 55+.

Wonderful Lake house!

Guest: Leah (Vestavia, AL)
Date of Stay: 06/12/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

This is a great lake house! It was like walking right into your own home with everything you need. We loved the flat grassy yard and the sidewalk around the lake. Typhoon Tommy's is a very convenient marina for renting boats and Sea Doos! We rented a ski boat one day...a pontoon another day and a Sea Doo! We even rented tubes to take the kids tubing behind the boats. We enjoyed walking to both of the Great Waters pools, and The Reynolds Landing pool with the neat curvy waterslide (about 10 minutes away) was super fun for us and our kids. This is a great lake home! My husband loved playing the Great Waters golf course! Our kids left asking if we could come back again next year! We love the convenience of this area...grocery stores, restaurants and a movie theatre. Next time, hopefully......the spa at the Ritz Carlton! Thanks for opening your lake home to us!

Recommended for:Girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Almost on the Water

Guest: Barb (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 05/28/10 Review Submitted: 06/28/10

Great views of the lake from every room of this house-could hardly get closer to the water. We enjoyed hanging out on the back screened porch watching the boats, reading, eating, and talking! My husband became obsessed with catching a fish from the dock but we also biked, rented a pontoon, visited the Ritz, went to the movies, found an organic market in Greensboro, walked, and ate! We had teenagers in and out and the bedroom accommodations were perfect for them. The house is very comfortable and well equipped and Steve was very helpful.

Recommended for:Romantic getaway, people with disabilities, adventure seekers, girls getaway, age 55+, families with young children, families with teenagers.

Great House, Great View, Great Location

Guest: Alexanders & Friends (Atlanta)
Date of Stay: 05/21/10 Review Submitted: 06/12/10

Immediately upon walking into this house you will know that you are in for a great weekend. The view of the lake is incredible, and the location to the clubhouse, golfcourse, and marina are unbeatable. The porch and everything within the house are first rate, and Steve will be very helpful throughout your stay for whatever you might need. If your looking for a place on Lake Oconee you can't beat it!

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Guest: Ellen Joiner (Atlanta, GA)
Date of Stay: 09/17/09 Review Submitted: 09/17/09

Our family just (Labor Day weekend, 2009) celebrated my daughter's 40th birthday at this wonderful home. 4 adults & 2 grown children and we had plenty of room. Very spacious & well equipped kitchen. Our favorite was the screened porch all across the back of the house with that amazing lake view. We had never rented a home, site-unseen & off the web, like this & were a little nervous. Steve was very easy to reach by phone or email and this made us much more comfortable about the whole process. We brought kayaks, went fishing & swam in the lake & in the pool (which is just a short walk away). Even on a holiday weekend the neighborhood was quiet. We'd love to go back again. Very idyllic & super relaxing.

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Guest: Arle (Atlanta, Georgia)
Date of Stay: 09/14/09 Review Submitted: 09/14/09

I can't say enough about our stay at this wonderful, lake front property! Each year, my college sorority sisters and I get together in a different location to celebrate life, relax and unwind. In October 2008, we decided to find a wonderful house and we happened upon this location. It is AWESOME! Well decorated, spacious and on the water...what more could you request? It was perfect for several young ladies who want some time away from hubbies and little people. The kitchen was one of our favorite locations and it was beautiful and well equipped. We spent every morning on the screened in porch overlooking the lake and ended there every evening as well. This was a wonderful house, the owners were super accommodating and everything was extremely pleasurable for everyone involved! Great house, Great friends, Great times and memories to last forever! Thanks Morton's for a great weekend experience!

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