Club Lakeridge

Don't stay here if you are looking for a "resort". This is not a resort. It is an unmanned air bnb basically. The parking lot is a wreck, full of potholes. The outside of the building is overgrown with weeds. The sidewalk is uneven, the paint is peeling. Inside is clean but old. There is no onsite management. You get an email with instructions. When we arrived there was a power outage in the area. When we called we got an answering service. We didn't know why there was no power and were very concerned. Luckily the power came back on. The problem is there is nobody to help you. The gold course they talk about is not there, there is a fence and a vacant lot. Nothing about this place is a resort. There was a drink left in the freezer as well.

I traded into this property through RCI. When I arrived at the property I was appalled at the condition of the outside. The building was rotting away. The parking lot was riddled with pot holes. There was graffiti on the utility box as you entered the property. The place was a dump. Prior to arriving at the property I did not receive any information as to my assigned unit number nor how to get into the unit. There was a building on the property that I assumed was the property office at one time. This building was vacant and appeared that there had not been anyone in it for a long time. There was a sign in the window stating that, "This is an unmanned property. If you have any questions or an emergency, call the number posted". I called the number. I reached an answering service with a live person. I was told that they would try and reach the property management and get me the information I needed in order to get into my unit. Between 2:30 PM and 7:00 PM they were unable to get in contact with anyone that could provide me with the information I needed in order to gain access to my unit. I called RCI and explained my situation. RCI had no luck contacting the property management either. Finally I told RCI to cancel my reservation and refund my exchange fee and trading power. They agreed to do so. Do not trade into this property. You will end up being as frustrated and upset as I was. I ended up having to stay in motels. It cost me considerably more that my exchange fee. I have been exchanging with RCI for 35 plus years. This is the first time I have had a problem with one of their properties. I am curious as to how RCI will deal with this property. It should not be in the RCI inventory.

I love the location. It is a very small resort but well worth it. I could perhpas be updated a bit in the furnishings but the kitchen is new and has plenty of utensiles etc. Has a cozy fireplace and nice dining and sitting area. Bedrooms spacious (2) and closet space is fine. Fans in bathrooms are a bit noisy and so is the heating system but what can you do? Overall suits me fine.

Accommodations were good. Quiet-off the beaten path. Essential kitchen tools included. Washer/dryer are a plus. Plush bath towels. Cons—don’t expect a plush resort. The rugs are old, the deck is peeling, the screen door wobbles n comes off the track easily, the sofa is old n a bit saggy. BUT for the price point, my family n I have nothing to complain about. The place is clean. I loved the privacy. It’s like an older condo. We would stay again.