I wish I could leave a good review. I really do.
The property was easy to get to and the neighborhood was great.
PLEASE read the reviews that mention the house needs "updating"...these reviewers are being extremely generous.
We booked for 10 days (10/18-10/29). After the first night, we contacted VRBO and they initiated a 3 way call with the property owner and myself. After providing several pictures of the unsafe, unsanitary and dangerous conditions that exist, Paul (owner) initially said "I need to ensure that you, the renter, didn't cause these issues". I told Paul that I didn't appreciate the insinuation. Of course... that's what I do. Travel for a full day, arrive at 1am, go around and damage the locking mechanism on every window, tear GIANT holes in the pool screen, rip holes in the kitchen floor, destroy the vertical blinds. THEN spend the night taking turns with my family sitting up to ensure nobody comes though the windows that can't be locked. Then, just for kicks, I spend the first full day of my vacation securing a nice, CLEAN, SAFE house for my family.
Paul agreed and asked if we would stay, if he sent workers in the make the repairs. I told Paul that his house needed attention, but not during my vacation, and not on my dime. I didn't go on vacation to babysit a bunch of repairmen and check on their progress daily to ensure we could sleep safely.
Paul (owner) eventually agreed to refund the majority of my money, minus 1 day of rental and HALF the cleaning fee.
We secured a house DIRECTLY next door to Paul's house. We watched for 11 days as the pool screen stayed ripped and nothing of any substance seemed to be done to repair the damages.
BUT... I did notice that Paul immediately relisted his house on VRBO, with NO mention of the issues, NO issues corrected, but a steep discount in the price.
I have worked in housing since 1989. It is my profession.
A reputable owner would have immediately removed his house from rental sites and made the necessary repairs.
Buyer beware.