Anonymous wrote:We go most summers, including this one, and my kids (elementary age) really like it, especially the kids club and the pool. I'm a nostalgic / historical property nerd and I love the vibe (and the decor) though agree that it could stand for a (historically respectful) refurb especially of things like the bathrooms/plumbing.

I find the food to be good (and not gross/southern as mentioned upthread- I suppose you can find those things, but also lighter items), but it is quite expensive and the portions are huge - which is annoying when you're staying there and likely eating out most nights. I wish they'd right-size the portions and prices a bit considering that people likely aren't planning to take home half of their meal when staying on property.

Given the size of the pool (relatively small), I think the reservations are a good idea so that everyone gets a chance for pool time. Either that or they need to be more aggressive about enforcing clearing chairs/saving seats. And you definitely don't need to take the shuttle to the pool - it's like a 5 minute walk. I've walked farther in sprawling tropical resorts.

We like it as an easy-drive nearby destination with some charm and tradition for our family, but I'd agree it's probably not for everyone.

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Anonymous wrote:Where were you staying that you needed to take the shuttle to the pool? It is definitely something we walked to. The tennis pavilion is really nice. My kids loved all the activities. I agree it was more expensive than we bargained for because most everything you do costs (a lot) of money. Also, it's very tired looking. We probably wouldn't return, but it was fun during our one trip there.

Agree, the pool is right there why would anyone need a shuttle?

The indoor pool is right there but the outdoor pool is a hike with little kids.

It’s like a maybe 5 minute walk. Your kids can’t walk 5 minutes to the pool?

It was a ten minute walk with a two year old to even get to the hotel door in the direction of the pool. We were in the complete opposite corner of the hotel. So far more than a five minute walk there.
Maybe you consider it convenient. I sure didn’t, especially with the ridiculous requirement you could only do morning or afternoon. Other moms had strollers out with young kids so it wasn’t just a quick block.

This is just a weird complaint. If your 2 yr old can’t walk for 10 mins, take a stroller like the other moms. And was your 2 year old really going. To spend more than 4 hours at the pool??

No, but we had planned to do a morning activity and then head there after lunch. Which went through the 1:30-2 slot. So then we had to wait for the 2 pm slot because you can only do one of them. Which then got close to naptime. If I’m paying those rates, I’d like to go to the pool whenever.