Pros:
* Steven was extremely responsive to all of our needs (available via text message), very kind, and generously accommodating.
* The courtyard area is beautiful and is definitely the major draw of this property.
* We felt completely safe the whole time
Cons:
* Kitchen was lacking some basics we expected: spatulas, garlic press, food storage containers (we bought some and left them for the home), etc.
* A scorpion came out onto the kitchen countertop from under the stove burners. We let Steve know and he was apologetic but assured us we’d be safe and there were no others. Guess it just comes with the territory of visiting Texas.
* Bed set up was different than pictured in the listing (e.g., bunk beds were in a different room) — we ended up making it work, but recommend to others to confirm in advance what the exact bed setup will be for their arrival.
* With the exception of the kitchen, the home is much darker than the photos. Perhaps it’s just because it was winter time when we visited, but the living areas in particular could use some more (warmer, non-fluorescent) lighting.
* This property is very well-priced for a group. As such, if you’re looking for luxury or premium accoutrements, this might not be the best fit. The appointments are a little rough around the edges: small stains on comforters, frayed towels, broken bookcases, flickering lightbulbs, holes in furniture, etc. — nothing hugely unacceptable, but just little things throughout. This is definitely a “lived-in” property.