This was a strange stay for me. I booked last minute and chose Tracy's place because it had a pool and could hold many guests. I was first surprised to receive messages prior to arrival telling me that my having 1 guest for a few days and then another guest with no overlap would cost more than what I already was paying for a 7 guest residence (as advertised).
Then the host went camping the day of checkin and left minimal instruction for me to confidently know how I would enter the home, lock up the home, or how to tend for the cat. I couldn't reach her via phone or message this day and it wasn't until a few days later when she showed up unannounced and decided to tour thru the home looking at how we had things that I felt a total invasion of my privacy. I rented the entire home. Tracy was very hostile upon her arrival and counted the 3 people (including myself) on the deck, making breakfast. She noted that one of the rolling scooters had moved as well. It was then that she informed me that they don't have a key, don't lock up, and that the cat who had made itself at home (I actually love cats) wasn't hers (this is one thing that thru me off... why would'nt she prepare guests that a neighborhood cat takes over).
Anyways, after she popped in we exchanged communication via cell because we believed airbnb wasn't sending all of the messages thru. She informed me several times of her intent it desire to swing by and a couple of times that she or someone in the family had just popped over to do x,y or z. This is not ok. In no way should a host EVER be returning to the inside of the dwelling without permission from the guest. I just felt so uncomfortabl, which is a total shame because the space is incredible.
My issues predominantly pertain to the ineffective communication, the lack of privacy & security and the off putting inspection.
If this isn't typical behavior for Tracy then you might love the stay yourself. The beds were comfortable, the deck was relaxing, the pool was pretty cold even with the heater on for hours- several days, but its beautiful and refreshing. The remodel is tasteful as well.