Réponse du propriétaire: • We received an email from a couple requesting to rent the cottage and bring along a dog and cat. We advised them of a pet fee. They said no problem, “we will give you a check when we arrive”. When they arrived, we gave them a statement for the pet fee. They said they did not bring any checks and would it be all right if they mailed us a check when they got home. We agreed. About a week after their departure, I sent an email with my address, thinking they lost the address. I got a nasty email about their vacation and they refused to pay the pet fee. Along with the email they sent some pictures. They went behind the potting area where we grow plants to propagate, graft or start seeds, which we then place appropriately on the grounds and cottage. This is a potting area and I would expect empty plant pots, wooden pallets and planting material. It is over 500 feet from the cottage, along the wall. Regarding Mosquitos, we had Sarasota Mosquito control examine the property the week before. They could not find any Mosquitoes breeding on the property as we place Mosquito Fish (They eat Mosquito larvae) in all the water including Water Lilly pots and add Summit Mosquito Bits to air plants that retain water to kill Larvae. • The reason the Tenant navigated around everyone is their Dog was vicious attacking everybody and everything. We do have a full time gardener, that is why the comment that “this property is horribly neglected” is a misstatement. • The green sludge 20 feet from the cottage door is Duck weed not sludge, a plant that is consumed by birds and fish. • The mattress is a Posturepedic, which everyone loves and tells us they got the best night’s sleep. As far as the traffic noise, we have a solid eight feet wall over 500 feet distance from the cottage to remove any noise. • Our Beach is about 150 feet on the Gulf of Mexico. We refer to the beach as private, not a walking beach. In addition, our neighbors on both sides are up North. Most people sit on the Beach Chairs provided in the sun or under the Gazebo and swim in the Gulf. • Note, these tenants did not have any derogatory comments about the cottage or property. There biggest concern was the potting area may have looked like a potting area. Also, they never mentioned they refused to pay the pet fee.