To say I was disappointed with this air B and B would be an understatement.
Positives first. It was clean and tidy. Decor was lovely. Jen communicated regularly and I am sure did her best to correct any miscommunications and/or problems that occurred.
Having the kayaks to use was really very nice. WiFi worked.
The cost of this air B and B was exorbitant for what we received. 68 hours $2873 really I expected to be extremely satisfied. I was visiting my brother and his wife who came from Alaska, along with another brother so there were 4 adults.
Cons: kitchen did not have some basic items
No potato peeler
No coffee filters (we used paper towels as I was not about to pick up coffee filters when I don’t use that type at home) on our last eve Jen did offer to drop some by, at this point I was just tired of communicating and really the last night!?
I asked if she had pot to cook lobsters, she did not but went out and purchased. She did not however provide utensils ( nutcrackers etc) to eat lobsters with. Maybe she does not eat lobsters, you are renting near the ocean people eat seafood!
No dishwasher detergent or Kleenex provided until I notified owner. I was told the cleaning people were supposed to make sure this was there. Obviously for $200 cleaning fee I would expect close to perfection. I mean really we are staying less than 3 days with late check in and 10 am check out. ( this was extended to 12 by Jen as a courtesy, we left by 10) how dirty could it have gotten.
I received in a notification by Evolve if everything was not as we left it with a list of things that needed to be done before check out we would be charged extra!
I called on this, Jen said this was not supposed to be in the information sent from evolve she had not reviewed what they sent out to renters. Sounds like you might want to reconsider your management and/or read what they are sending the clients who rent from you.
I was also told Evolve set the price for this charming cottage. It appears Evolve has a bias against middle- lower class population. They charge so much because they want “higher end renters” that won’t trash the place. Frankly I think this is horrible, basically saying only the rich or privileged are going to take care of your property. I can tell you this I am neither it was not easy to pay for but I did and it was one disappointment.
On another note quarters are tight. The bathroom well it is very small. If you are large or older with any movement issues, it will be hard to navigate.
There is also a trip hazard going from laundry room entry into the main part of house it does have a sign on floor watch your step but I tripped twice and my brother once an older person could definitely have an issue with this. Signage needs to be brighter.
Bedroom with queen bed well the bed just about fits in there and I whacked my leg a few times on sharp edges of bed frame.
Second morning we were there having coffee outside (around 9 am) a man from lawn company said he had to seed lawn. He proceeded to drive a very loud lawn mower/seeder right next to us as we sat drinking coffee. Not very serene to say the least.
Beach towels provided were like gauze. No absorbency so make sure you bring your own fluffy towels. Pillows were big and hard bring your own pillow.
Proximity to the beach not great. It is a ten minute drive to Narragansett which parking is an issue $12 a person to walk in. Scarborough is another couple minutes down the road 12 to park.
If your coming with kiddos there is little to no yard space for them to play it’s a corner lot.
Frankly I feel post Covid craziness renters are sticking it to the people trying to find accommodations.
With all this being said I enjoyed my visit with family I had not seen in a long time and did not let the dissatisfaction with the place ruin it.
I hope other people can read this review, they should know what they are getting