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Reviews of Golconda Lock & Dam Homes

3 out of 5
Golconda Lock & Dam Homes
1419 Water Street, Golconda, IL

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Response from Dan on 15 Jul 2019
Was wondering what the issues were so that we can correct

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Response from Dan on 5 Apr 2019
Thank you for your generous response to our services & house

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property has been restored to a 1920 homestead and it is extremely inviting and comfortable. The porch overlooking the Ohio River was an awesome feature and we enjoyed our coffee while waiting for the sunrise and listening to the water flow by. The houses are very private at the end of Water Street. Dan, the manager was very hospitable and called prior to our check in to go over the details and make recommendations about the local color. The outside of the buildings need a little TLC, but when you go inside, you forget all about that. The place was charming and definitely a place to disconnect and unwind.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018
Response from Dan on 31 Dec 2018
Thanks, we try to keep them up to standards even though they are 100 years old

8/10 Good

Al

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Shawnee National Forest Location
Perfect location for visiting many of the Shawnee sites. They've done a great job filling the house with period furniture. Very homey. We visited the first week of November and the fall colors were fabulous. It would be great to visit in warmer weather and enjoy the river view from the screened in porch.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from Dan on 12 Nov 2018
Thanks

10/10 Excellent

Monti, Belleville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My husband and I love staying here. This year we brought our son and daughter-in-law as well. The house is unique and perfect for a quiet family getaway. We enjoyed being able to go off the grid and spend time together as a family to reconnect. We'll definitely be back!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Dan on 30 Oct 2018
Thanks for your kind words and glad you had a great time

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everthing was perfect.......thanks you very much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018
Response from Dan on 1 Nov 2018
Thank you for you view

4/10 Poor

Shrimpfest, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
The history of the houses is very interesting although the representation on the internet is decieving. There is no relaxing hot tub to enjoy the beautiful view of tbe Ohio river as was stated in the add on the internet at time if booking. And the air conditioning quit in the middlr of the afternoon and night. There are 5 names to call if you have trouble checking in or with your stay. After an hour of attempts both calling and texting one person respinded by coming by. Thanks Tyler he just couldnt do anything about the issues. There is a hit tub in house #2 it just hasnt worked for sometime and they havent bother to fix it or remove it. I was told it is being removed from the advertisement online.we were very dissapointed. We drove 3.5 hours to celebrate our friends anniversary in a hot tub that wasnt there. You can view the one on house number 2s porch but it doesnt work. I guess you could set in it with no water and watch the river go by. I had to clean grass away from the coils on AC unit and reset thermostat to make it work twice. The upstairs bedrooms were so hot you could bare to sleep in them. We all moved down stairs at 1a.m. to get relief. Buyer beware!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Dan on 15 Nov 2018
Thanks for your feedback, issues have been taken care of

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing house on the hill overlooking river
The house is located in a beautiful and serene place. This was such a perfect stay and I wish we could have stayed longer. It was decorated in antique style. We never got to see the host but he was very communicative. House was very clean from inside but could have used more cleaning out in the porch. Will definitely try to return next summer. I wonder why it doesn't have more 5 star reviews.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018
Response from Dan on 6 Sept 2018
Thanks your great review, and yes they are great houses. Thanks again

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Our favorite place to stay each year in Golconda. Always clean and staff is extremely courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Dan on 30 Jul 2018
Thanks for your kind words

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great view over the Ohio
The house is lovely and has all we needed to make a meal. the screened in porch overlooking the river is fabulous. That is where we spent our time. BUT no internet. Had to go to a bar to get a connection. No service for SPRINT in the entire area. that part is not the owner's fault.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018
Response from Dan on 21 Jun 2018
Sorry we've looked into wireless access, but issues with connectivity due to houses locations, I love those Sprint commercials, but I love to read their fine print on tv screen they don't advertise access everywhere

8/10 Good

Loretta, Westminster, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time experience
Our stay was during Thanksgiving. It was biting cold, foggy & quite different from home. We were able to cook & enjoy tv. This was a very different experience from staying in a hotel.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from Dan on 12 Dec 2017
Is not having or having one in the room a negative thing?

10/10 Excellent

Beth, Hanover Park, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Peaceful escape
My husband and I stayed in house #4. Despite the somewhat run down exterior, the inside of the house was a pleasant surprise. It was very clean and cozy. A major highlight was the screen porch where we enjoyed the peaceful river view while having coffee in the mornings. The people from the management office were very friendly and accommodating and offered tips for restaurants and things to do. Golconda is a short drive to Shawnee National Forest which offers amazing hiking. The only real negatives were that the bed was very hard and there could be a sign or two directing guests to the properties as they're pretty secluded. A very good experience overall. We've already recommended it to family.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017
Response from Dan on 3 Nov 2017
Thanks for you review, I had thought about the sign the week before, we have many non-local visitors and I have to give the locations, will see what I can do!!