I was very disappointed with this property, and I do not recommend staying here. The first thing we noticed when we checked in was a can of bed bug spray on top of the refrigerator. We immediately tried to find other places to stay but nothing was available because of the Fourth of July holiday. It has been a few days and thankfully none of us caught bed bugs. Whatever the pest control problem is or was at this house needs to be taken seriously. Bed bugs cannot be treated with a spray can.
The front door is not adequately secure. It was not until the morning of check in that I read another renter’s review about someone trying to break in. I never would have rented this space if I had read that beforehand. Although Bristol, RI is a generally safe community, the front door and locks on this unit need to be replaced to ensure safety for renters.
The beds also are seriously lacking. My bed was a mattress on wooden crates on the floor. I felt like I was camping.
The wi-fi was not working; I contacted James and he fixed that but then it was too slow to support a zoom call and I needed to use a personal hot spot. We had to wash the coffee pot and all the cups, glasses, and utensils before using because they were dirty. There is a problem with the hot water. It is very, very hot and then goes to cold while you’re in the shower. There is no microwave. The clawfoot tub is badly stained.
The property description says that it is an old farm house and has been largely untouched since the 1920s and they are not kidding. The exterior of the property has some serious deferred maintenance issues. Some of the problems with this rental are due to the age of the property; I have tried to limit my remarks to items that the owner could and should address.
I love Bristol, RI- it is a great town. I invited some friends from CA to join me for the 4th of July holiday and I was embarrassed by this property. It is not a good reflection of the town or the quaint places available. If you come to visit Bristol, RI, I recommend you stay somewhere else. Now that we are out of the place, we have laughed a bit about our stay at the property and have renamed it “AirBednBug”