"We stayed last week for 4 days in a 2 br/bath palm villas. First off I should have picked waterfront condo instead. It looks like it's only $100 more per night, and it would absolutely be worth it for water view. The first villa they gave us was right next to their new events tent (bright lights when you sit on your balcony you are staring at the roof of the tent. I asked to move, pleaded, finally she gave in and moved us to the next building where we at least had a pool view. These were 2 story units on top so you walk up tiny steps to get to them, and then tiny steps inside the unit to get up the stairs. I'm in pretty good shape so not a problem, but be aware if you're hauling around a baby or have other needs. The villas were apparently redone recently. That's pretty obvious, but don't expect luxury. These are basic although they do have a lot of space and a kitchen. They have sparse items in kitchen though dishes, a few pans, silverware. If you want to bake a pizza bring your own tray. They did have a Keurig that was appreciated. A/C was ok and we were there 100+ days, just realize it takes a little bit to cool off 2 levels (we are used to this at home because we have a big suburban house near Houston). The hallway upstairs will never cool with the skylights, but the bedrooms themselves were fine. Why they'd spend millions on renovations and not demand double sinks in the master bath is beyond me, but like I said, these were pretty basic. At least they were clean the maid service did a good job for us. I left a big tip for them. The food J's was good but overpriced for a hotel restaurant/bar. It cost us about the same to have dinner one night at Yacht Club. Which brings us to the subject of cost. Overall $500 a night for a 2 br/2 bath villa that is very similar to a basic beach villa is ok. But then they add the $40 resort fee. I would understand that if it covered something but it doesn't. Literally everything else except the pools was a separate charge. It was crazy. The obstacle course (not very big closed some days), jet skis, even walking down to Yacht Club 25 per day, per person giving you the message that they really don't want you down there if you're a hotel guest), mini golf everything. Stores/resources their market is basic staff is slow, particularly w/the Starbucks. The gift shops down by the marina pro golf shop are much better have an assortment of logo merchandise. You should also be aware a little town called Marble Falls is about 10 minutes away and has a lot of comforts great movie theater, HEB (groceries), an amazing little chocolate shop along with other restaurants shops. I highly recommend Marble Falls would give that 5 stars! Make sure you have a car so you can get there. I would say service overall was ok no one was rude except the ridiculous desk clerk. Other than that they were all polite and helpful. I suspect they are bringing in international workers as they do at Broadmoor. We did find this resort last minute chose it because it has a highly ranked tennis program. The weather was a little hot for tennis, but my husband (league player) thought the pros were ok. Overall experience if I were to visit again I'd try very hard to get a lake view condo in the Yacht Club area. It's very pretty in that part of the resort you can see they are doing a lot of construction to take advantage of that. The pool (and poolside bar) is amazing there and the staff in that area was great."
