We were very excited to stay at this place based on the photos showing its size and cleanliness. However, when we arrived, we were extremely disappointed. It was unclean, dim, and uncomfortable. We found several issues:
· Unclean. Ceiling fans were loaded with dust, bedsheet was stained, bed skirts were soiled, rugs were stained, walls were scratched and stained. Two floor tiles downstairs had holes in them, exposing the dirt floor.
· Dim. Two of the four bulbs in the bathroom and kitchen were not operating. The living room was extremely dim like a motel.
· Uncomfortable. The smoke detector was missing from one of the bedroom and tossed in a corner. The downstairs chairs were old and unstable—the washers from the screws fell off when I picked them up and the leg nearly came off.
· Photos didn’t match location. The photos showed shower doors; instead, it was a shower curtain with no waterproof liner.

Some pros:
· New bathrooms. Bathrooms upstairs are newly renovated.
· Spacious. 3 bathrooms and 3 bedrooms.
· Kitchen. The kitchen cabinets looked nice but the stove strength was low and few dishes were available. Not ideal for cooking for a group trip.
· Washer/dryer. Was available but didn’t use it so no comment.
· Affordable.

We contacted the host but he was indignant at me for sharing these findings and not receptive to hearing feedback. Mike was not apologetic over the phone and said we were “picky,” so we cancelled our reservation after the first night and left.

If a house is old, there is little one can do. But if a house is unclean and amenities are ignored, that is negligence. If you’re looking to just sleep for a day or two, this will work. If you’re looking to lounge/cook/enjoy a family home, this is not your choice.