The unit was uninhabitable and we had to abandon it a few hours into an 11 nights projected stay and secure alternate lodgings, fully knowing that we had a non-cancelable reservation.
The reason was the unbearable temperature inside the unit, close to 100F. Our kids had to stick their heads in the fridge and melt ice cubes on their head trying to deal with the heat inside. When it became unbearable we had to go outside - the 3:00pm August tropical heat was a relief.
The host advised us to "open the windows, turn on the fans and go for a walk". We did so and came back a few hours later, after sunset. While marginally cooler, the unit was still uninhabitable. It was obvious that we were not going to be able to spend the night there, therefore we abandoned to house.
The response from the host was that this is the hottest time of the year and the house description does not list AC. This is indeed true, however there is a difference between:
- there is no blast of chilled air available - for those who enjoy that
- the unit is absolutely uninhabitable and a potential health hazard
Be warned - especially if you are planning to travel with children.