Had an overall nice stay. Very clean. Great location was able to take a walk on the beach and that was definitely needed. Was in town due to family emergency and booked quickly. In the pictures there are 3 beds in room but there were only 2 when we got there a full size and twin. So my daughters were mad they had to sleep together but they got over it. Living room was cold and bedroom got hot.We also booked for 5 people but there were only 3 towels and 3 wash cloths. But made the best of it and overall was a good stay.
The host was nice. The AC was not adequate and it didnât get above 72 degrees out. There are three houses between this location and the beach. Thereâs no back door area, it opens up to the road. It is, however on the same side of the road as the bay. The âlaundryâ is literally a laundromat he told me about when I texted and asked about where the washer and dryer are. Itâs really is a decent place to stay. One of the pictures is misleading. Itâs a twin bed and a double bed. Thereâs no outside table (it was at the dwelling next door it is a three plex with #2 on the end). The host/hostess were nice via message, did not meet them (which is understandable just commenting they were responsive). The beach behind the house has rocks a few meters off the shore line but a few hundred feet down is pretty beach that is much more private than most. Thanks!
We like the clean and newly renovated apartment we rented. There is a good access to the pubic beach. I just wish for the easier way to communicate with the owner through the cellphone.
The cottage was adorable. Very clean with all the essentials. Could use another frying pan and a baking pan. The beds are not the best but otherwise the place is perfect. Loved how close it was to the beach. The neighborhood was calm with friendly locals. The fishing pier and restaurant was only a mile away with great food. Overall a great experience in Willoughby. Will definitely rent this cottage again soon!
The wrong code was sent to us via email a few days ahead of time so we were unable to get into the place to begin with. They were on top of getting back with us once we message about not being able to get in. Parking was tight when the neighbors got there. They ended up scrathing our truck getting in and out out there car. We slept on the floor the last 2 nights because the living room was not cool. Definitely needed another cooling source when its hot! It is very close to the beach which was nice. It is located in a nice area. Overall, we would stay in a different place next time for the money.
Location to beach is great. Not ocean front but close. No views of beach. Place is dark canât open curtains due to very close neighbors. We wanted toast and pop tarts for breakfast but had no toaster. No outlets in bathroom for drying hair where the only mirror is. I had to blow dry hair in bedroom and blew a breaker. Luckily my husband found breaker box outside and fixed it. We called owner but no response. So I then got ready in kitchen with my little make up mirror.
The unit was very clean and was accurate as described on the site. It was just a short walk to the sandy beach of the Chesapeake Bay. Our biggest complaint was the air conditioning. There was only one small window A/C unit in the bedroom. It was not enough to keep the unit comfortable. We had to place fans in the hall area to pull cool air into living area which is where another bed was located. It stayed uncomfortably warm in the unit (76-80 degree). It was hot outside, but only around low 90âs so not so hot that a properly cooled home should be able to keep comfortable.
We had a few issues while staying here. I tried to open a window and the scotch tape holding the blinds up failed. So the blinds fell off the window where the plastic bit on the wall had been damaged and tape was the apparent fix. There was a bucket under the kitchen sink to catch runoff from the sink. The oil radiator in the living room was not properly put back together last it was worked on and the cover is hanging from the wall. We encountered a mouse inside the home. There was also another critter in the roof just above the door. There was another window, that also did not work properly, that I left unlocked for a couple of mild days. When the wind picked up that window literally fell into the house. I had to place the window back on the wall. I would not recommend anyone to stay here.
This property was not as described or as pictured. It is a run-down unit that lacked in basics - no dish soap to wash dishes (dirty dishes in the cupboard!), OLD and dirty couch and recliner, dirty counter top, no dish cloths, dish towels, or hand towels. Paper thin walls, neighbor in bathroom calling out for toilet paper sounded like she was in our bathroom... Owner said he would refund cleaning fee but has not, said he inspected the grounds after we left and all was good, denied problems with windows (gaps - have pictures and video of them, the living room furniture, and the very warped walls), owner denied mis-representation. Lesson learned - will NEVER rent again without solid reviews history as I had done in the past.
The positives - new carpet, bed was comfortable and linens were good (with the exception of no hand towels for bathroom and nothing for kitchen). Didn't mind that there is no view of the ocean - it is a 1/2 block walk to the ocean, which was lovely.
This is a very low quality rental, don't be fooled!
Great little cozy cottage with all you could ask for very nice and clean plenty of room for family and friends to enjoy I would definitely love to stay there again.
Unfortunately this listing has no business on a reputable site like VRBO which we have been using for years.
The code given for entry did not work when it was below freezing outside
There was no heat in the living room.
The living room baseboard heater was in disrepair with exposed hot electrical wires
The bathroom had no outlet
The bathroom blinds had missing slats which prevented seeing in the window
The shower curtain and towel rack were not attached and continued to fall down
The bathroom sink would not drain
The ceiling in the shower had peeling paint that continued to fall into the bath tub.
Rodents in the walls made significant noise around the clock.
The unit was separated from an adjacent unit by an old window that was never filled in and instead had a thin piece of plywood, allowing us to completely hear each other.
The kitchen pans had peeling tephelon
There were no simple cleaning supplies such as a dustpan and broom as mentioned in the instructions
The only living room light source required reaching to the ceiling to screw and unscrew the bulb to turn it on.
We ultimately left the premises a day early.
Communication with the property managers was poor.
This is a great little beach cottage that is less than a mintue walk to the beach. The unit is very clean and and comfortable and the owners were fantastic. We needed to reach them at check in and the response was within minutes! The kitchen had all the pots, pans and dishes you would need and having all the linens and towels provided was so helpful. We enjoyed the place very much and would definitley stay there again. Thank you for a great week!
I was so happy to be able to find a place that was pet friendly and close to the beach. The rental was very clean! I was concerned at first of the neighborhood but realized this is not a tourist area, and the place could a face lift. Overall we had a good experience.
The beach was nice and the property was nice but was in a bad area.
The property was in a bad area. The road just next to where we stayed that lead to the beach was covered in glass. We didnât know why. But soon found out. When beach goers parked their car there someone was breaking into them. This happened two times during our 4 day stay. Although we liked our unit we stayed in. It was nice and had everything we needed. And was clean except for under the small bed in the bedroom there was dog poop. Iâm sure the cleaning people just missed it.
This is a family endeavor. George, Kathleen and George Jr. are all working hard to provide a fantastic vacation value. We love our Historic and Rustic little cottage. The location can't be beat as you are about a "1/4 cup of coffee" walk to the beautiful beach - right out your door with no streets to cross.
We are just a stone's throw from the beach with no roads to cross. Just walk out your door and you are there! Plenty of parking to accommodate your boat/trailer with very productive fishing from the shore as well as off-shore.
Beach Side! A perfect location! Just installed new furniture - a new leather recliner and a full size leather sofa with electric recliners on either end. We offer a Queen Bed and a Twin Bed in the Master Bedroom and a full size bed tucked away in the living room.