This house had everything you need for an enjoyable stay.
Pros:
#1 Well stocked home. It included everything from dishes, pots, and pans, spices to cook with, complimentary bottled water, linen, towels, board games, etc.
#2 Beautiful modern decor
#3 Comfy master bed
#4 Modern appliances
#5 Smart home (RING doorbell & Nest thermostat), made check-in and out simple, easy, and contact-free.
Cons:
*Disclaimer I am a first-time Vrbo user so this may be standard, I was just unfamiliar with some of the rules & extra charges a homeowner might ask. I understand these rentals are people's homes so they expect you to take care of them but I have never thought to clean on a vacation. Being a mother, that is one of the main things to look forward to NOT having to do while on vacation.
Cons:
#1 House rules stated we must keep the house tidy, do the dishes and wash and dry towels we use in the washer and dryer. I didn't really like that given cleaning fees are extra, I expected cleaning like doing the dishes from the last day and laundry to be included with the cleaning service.
#2 The communication from the Owner. I felt it was a little generic. Although he stated in the house rules that if we needed flexible check-in or out time that all we had to do was let him know so he could let the cleaning person know but when I asked for an hour and a half so that we would not have to do virtual school from the road he responded with the check out time a cut and paste from the house rules and reminded us to do the dishes and launder the towels. the cleaning rule was pointed out a minimum of 3 times, so it felt a bit pushy. Also, it costs extra if you want the hot tub to be heated. This may be standard practice but it should be included in the listing and not sprung on you 2 days before your arrival.
#3 All but two of the pool noodles were old and crumbling, and the floating toys all had holes and were unusable. That needs an upgrade.
#4 The pillows, and comforter in the master bedroom smelled heavily of perfume (not fabric softener or laundry additives) which suggests it is not washed between stays. And there were long blonde hairs in the blanket just below the comforter. So in the age of COVID, this kind of creeped me out. Especially with him asking me to clean as many times as he did you would expect the house to immaculate.
Other than the minor cons, the house was great. I would stay here again now that I am fully aware of the cleaning expectations on my part.
