This was our first visit to Lake Las Vegas, and overall was a positive one. When we booked this rental, it had 1 review, so it was essentially the pictures and the property manager's other reviews that sold us. Here are our real life impressions of the place:
Positive-
The condo has undergone a beautiful remodel, and was possibly the cleanest rental we've experienced. The view from the balcony is fantastic and really transports you away from being in the middle of the desert. The check-in process, even in no-contact COVID times, was seamless and easy. The grounds seemed well kept. Location is awesome for the view and walking distance to the retail area at Lake Las Vegas.
Neutral-
The majority of the retail shops at Lake Las Vegas are gone. This is by no means the fault of the rental property... I'm sure before COVID this place was hoppin'. It was a bit depressing to walk around empty streets with empty shops and an empty grocery store. The restaurants had some patrons, but we didn't eat out as we deal with some food allergies and none of the options really catered to that.
Annoying-
Other than one towel bar near the shower, no place to hang hand towels in the kitchen or bathrooms.
The only seating on the patio is the sectional pictured. It's a huge patio... why no lounge chairs for enjoying the view? Hard to get comfy out there.
The kitchen table felt more decorative than functional. Small space, with comfy oversized orange chairs around a massive solid wood table. Fine for 2 people that could sit at one corner, but for a full family it would be a tight squeeze to get to the kitchen or the seats at the back.
Negative-
The concrete slab that's posing as a king bed. My wife's dream life is sleeping on a firm mattress, and this was far too solid for even her liking. We had to sleep in the 2nd bedroom to get any sleep... it's a marginally softer queen bed.
Community noise. For all the big deal that the check-in process made about noise complaints and quiet hours and respecting the neighbors by softly shutting the door, this was a noisy rental. Dogs, doors slamming, loud conversations. There's also a siren that goes off at the pedestrian bridge periodically, 24 hours a day. You'll hear it if you're a light sleeper.
Overall-
On the nicer end of the spectrum for rentals, but needs some creature comforts to make it 5 stars.