The truth about this backyard is that the neighbors don’t want you there. There are aggressive signs that the neighbors put up so that you know they are watching.
(I wanted to link the photos but Airbnb policy doesn’t allow it.) Upon entering this home we were at awe and immediately went to the backyard. It’s STUNNING. We were also greeted by two large signs from one neighbor’s backyard that said “VACATION RENTALS DESTROY NEIGHBORHOODS” . As we inched closer a completely different neighbor was staring at us as we walk in. We wave “Hi” but also thought it was awkward of them to keep staring the entire time we were admiring the pool. That’s okay, no problem. We felt uncomfortable and didn’t feel welcome but we were going to do our best to respect the neighbors since there is a zero tolerance policy for noise. Which mind you, I did read that in the contract. I was aware that we needed to keep the noise level down. Quinn was kind enough to explain, it meant to “Keep the noise within the boundaries of the property”. So we did, just our own voices, what a regular family would spend an afternoon in the pool. It was at 6:30pm when everyone in the family was finally all together outside, enjoying ourselves. By 7:00 pm I received a call from the host that he received noise complaints. When the neighbors are adjacent to you watching you swim through a metal gate I’m sure they’re going to hear some noise. I really believe we did our best to be respectful although later the host explained to me that the neighbors are sensitive to noise. So even if the sign in the house says “QUIET HOURS BETWEEN 9:30PM – 8AM” its not true. You must be quiet during all hours.
I hate to give a bad review because the house is absolutely beautiful! Very clean, well kept and in a convenient location. The host, Quinn was also very receptive and communicated well. It’s unfortunate that the neighbors ruined our Father’s Day. After the complaint we just decided to wrap it up outside because it was clear we were disturbing them, even when we didn’t have any music playing, we weren’t rowdy, just a family trying to enjoy our first time together since quarantine on Father’s Day.
Quinn your home is amazing, its absolutely perfect and the backyard is the perfect getaway. It had all the amenities we needed plus more. I’m so sorry we were a nuisance to your neighbors. I’m surprised this happened especially when you have all good reviews. I believe our group size was just not appropriate for the home.
For experience I would give zero stars. The cost of the home and the extra charge was not worth being SILENTLY HARASSED.
For the host and home I would give five stars. Thank you Quinn for your help during our stay.