2/10 Terrible
Suzanne S.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Do yourself a favor...run away!
First of all, the listing is wildly deceptive. The owners state they are running a lovely "home away from home," but the reality is more like "nightmare at Grandma's house." Clearly the owners want to have it both ways: a storage basement for all their stuff *and* a vacation rental subjecting other people to that. And they'll ask you to leave the door unlocked so they can access said stuff.
Neighbors have posted protest signs in their yards about the vacation rental. One neighbor angrily shouted at the house while my family was walking from the driveway to the home. The kitchen is partially finished, with a thin plywood sink surround and a poorly rigged light that's cord dangles above the stove. There are no kitchen drawers, so things are "stored" on the stove. There's a random storage area with no door just off the kitchen, filled with crap like a big plastic water jug with no lid.
*If you are traveling with children, it's NOT a safe situation."
Noise issues, awkward situations, poor communication (including conflicting information) lack of insect extermination - the list is endless. The worst part: on the final night, there was a strong sewer gas smell coming from inside the home. The owner was texted about it, but failed to respond. She later claimed the odor was not from the house but from a "northern wind."
The owners rejected our request for a reasonable partial refund and responded defensively. Please keep this in mind when you read their inevitable rebuttal.
Suzanne S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024