While this is NOT a five star property, it could be. It’s location, the house layout, an adequate kitchen (thanks for the requested cookie sheets and grater) and the backyard we’re just what our family and I suspect many families would want when looking for accommodation specific to this area. But the house needs a lot of work, a lot of attention starting with the iron railing going up to the front door. It’s totally severed from the concrete base and wobbles all the way up. It felt like a definite hazard. And upon opening the front door, you are first hit by the smell of only cursory cleaning. The place needs a thorough going over including the upholstery. It was sad really. Because it could have been so nice. And while everyone raves about the views, the windows were so dirty with cobwebs, bird droppings and the like that it took away from what could have been.
Our gray colored sheets and quilt had bleach stains that made them look unappealing. The bath towels were so small they didn’t reach around you. And with only one provided per person, you couldn’t even double up. The water only dribbles out of the oversized shower heads and one wonders perhaps with a standard size head it might have a fighting chance to perform better. With the droughts in CA, you’d think you’d want to encourage people to get in and out of the shower instead of having to be in there forever trying to rinse the soap off of you. And the bath soap that was provided was actually antibacterial hand soap which seemed like an odd offering to shower with. Speaking of showers, the shower curtain in the upstairs bathroom was the thinnest sheet of plastic we’d ever seen. It was so light that it would not stay in place when even the littlest amount of air was stirred up. And the list goes on and on. That’s the sad part I mentioned. It was sad because the closet doors were constantly jamming. A kitchen cupboard was loose on the wall. The microwave handle almost comes off in your hand when you try and open it. I have to ask when was the last time the owners spent any time in this house? It just needs some TLC. This property could be so amazing but it just isn’t. Not with the work that needs to be done to it. As a home owner, I know maintenance when I see it. The net net is, I’m glad I saw this property before I stayed here. I knew what to expect but if you hadn’t toured it first, I think you could be sorely disappointed if you needed more than a good view.