The steps were loose. This should have been an indicator as to the condition of the property. But I was naive at best, ignorant at worst, to the condition of the inside of the property.
Self check in made the entry of the cabin very easy. That was a plus.
Upon entry, we noticed the severely outdated furniture, stained with years of use. The broken blinds in the living room spoke of the neglect this property has endured. The gas fireplace was a welcome sight, until we saw the stain - like blood or kool aid - on the hearth. That took away the initial aesthetic of the mountain cabin feeling.
The master bedroom was nice enough. The bed slept pretty well, even though my wife and I are accustomed to a king sized mattress. We did remove the cigarette hole infested cover from the bed before going to lie and rest.
The next morning we stepped out onto the balcony that had a nice barbecue grill. We did not use this amenity so we can not speak about its performance. The railing that stood between the viewer and the 30’ drop below was VERY loose. Luckily my wife and I have no kids, otherwise we would not have felt comfortable even being out on the balcony.
The living room had dead roaches behind the furniture and underneath the side tables - this was a very UNwelcome sight.
The upstairs bathroom had trash in the trash can upon our arrival, as did the kitchen trash receptacle. The kitchen, dining room walls, bathroom areas, and living room spaces were cobweb infested. This cabin seemed like it had never been thoroughly cleaned.
The last straw for me was the tampons. My wife and I had anticipated with joy the luxurious jet tub amenity. And it was indeed a redeeming factor for this cabin. The temperature was set, the jets were activated, and my wife and I started our relaxation. That is, until my wife looked beside the tub and noticed two (2) used, bloody tampons. This was unacceptable.
The steps were loose. We should have took that as an omen.
I was taught as a child that if I could not say anything nice to leave my thoughts unstated. But VRBO and the cabin agency has emailed me 3 times today asking for a review. So this is it.
It is my understanding that these cabins are owned by individuals but managed by a cabin rental company. I am unaware of the particular arrangements but if this was my property and a third party was responsible for upkeep and cleanliness, I would want to know how poorly this property was maintained.