Host left a voicemail saying previous guests left the house a mess and it wouldn’t be ready in time then 30 minutes later I received a text with the door code. A bit confusing and not a good first feeling hearing that previous guests left a mess. The backyard furniture had stains, the play structure was deteriorated compared to photos, the bathroom smelled like sewage and seemed to have mould around the shower window. The neighbourhood did not feel safe with some of the adjacent properties looking unkept. One night there was an opossum or rat looking creature on the driveway. The bed linens felt old and brown compared to the crisp white in photos.
The proximity to most of our activities was good and the size of the house and washer and dryer were great. We were able to get a late checkout which was helpful. Lisa also sent us lots of local tips and spots. Our daughter liked the toys but some of the books were dingy and the toys seemed like they needed to be disinfected.