Dd and I stayed there last year. It was spectacular. We loved the room, it was bigger than I thought it would be. Coffee maker helped in the morning. The view from outside our room was beautiful, especially at night with the lights reflecting off the lake. We rented a peddle boat there, and had a great time doing that.
I personally loved the Pepper Market. There was a lot to choose from. You could stay there a week, and never eat the same thing. I liked the idea of helping myself, and then the server-type people get your drinks for you. We always had excellent service from these people. You can use your refillable mugs here, and that helps a lot with the price of meals. I loved this place.
The walk around at night was amazing. We explored every little nook and cranny. If you walk around the lake on the paths, you can do so without ever seeing a car, which was very nice. We also rented bikes and rode around during the day. Also great!
A lot is made of the conventioners, but we didn't even notice them. There was at least one convention going on during our stay. They were busy with their meetings all day, and hit the parks at night. They weren't a bother at all. Sometimes, meal times must be arranged if the convention people are all eating at the same time as you'd like to, but generally, they are on a tight schedule, which only allows them to choke down their food before they return to meetings.
There was live music at the Pepper Market at night. We loved that. Very interesting. There is a nice lounge there as well.
DD loved the kids playground, which is tucked away at the main pool. The main pool is very nice, as well. The three building areas each have their own quiet pools. They were very nice, too.
The best part of that particular trip was enjoying the CSR and relaxing in its beautiful surroundings. Some rooms, the ranchos, were somewhat far from the main building where you would eat, but we actually requested that area and it was sold out. A lot of people like to be there away from the hustle bustle. I would request that next time. We stayed in the cabanas, and loved that area too. There is a small sandy area where dd loved to play. Also had hammocks there. Very relaxing. If you are ready to slow down and relax at your resort, this is the place. Enjoy walking around, and taking in the lush landscaping. It's gorgeous.
