We were so excited to find a home large enough to accommodate our large family. The booking process and arrival were seamless and the home was exactly what we had hoped for in being able to provide space for 11 of us to stay. There were pros and cons that I want to mention.
Pros:
1. Cleanliness. For the most part the home was clean and orderly. Towels and bed linens were clean and the rooms were tidy and welcoming,.
2. The beds were comfortable.
3. The host communicated well and made check in/out smooth.
Cons:
1. The home had clearly undergone some work inside which was poorly done. Paint covered all the outlets and light switches and was sloppy.
2. Peel and stick flooring was installed with grout that wasn't necessary and was not cleaned off of the floors.
3. The dishwasher was not working, which we found out the hard way. A line was disconnected and water flowed everywhere. The drain spout on the sink overflowed all over the counters.
4. The downstairs bathroom had a broken shower head and the toilet leaked. A bowl had been placed under the leaky line. It had to be emptied multiple times a day to prevent overflow onto the floor.
5. With all the rain we had the weekend we stayed there, water began flowing in under the front door. We had to place towels under the door to keep it from continuing to pour in. There was evidence of water damage around the base of the door.
6. We were told not to leave food out as it may attract ants. We kept all food in the fridge or in cabinets but still woke up to ants in the kitchen.
7. The showers had mold.
8. The frame around one of the kitchen windows was broken, separating from the glass, breaking the seal and allowing outside air to come in.
9. The doorknob to the door on the master bedroom water closet was broken and kept coming off. You could not lock the door.
10. There wasn't enough dishes for even 6 people. The kitchen was very unorganized.
All in all, we were together and we were mostly comfortable, but work needs to be done to improve the property and make it worth its cost. Other things we noted but aren't necessarily a con is the living room had just a small couch and a chair, which made it hard for all of us to be together. We had to pull chairs from the kitchen, which was not comfortable. There was also no TV in the living room. We brought one in from one of the bedrooms so we could watch movies together.