House:
- insanely gorgeous, incredibly nice amenities
- so spacious, comfortable furniture
- in an incredible location - super convenient to downtown, the lake, etc.
- quiet, feels private even though there are neighbors because of the trees surrounding the property
Minor hiccups:
- the grill was broken during our stay, which isn't a huge deal, but it wasn't communicated prior to our arrival, which we could've taken into consideration when purchasing groceries for the weekend
- no toilet paper was provided, had to purchase
Host:
- overall, Jake is really nice and pleasant; however, the house rules are definitely the most strict and demanding I've ever experienced with Airbnb rentals
- required a list of every single house guest names & ages outside of those provided on the lease agreement: any guest who stepped foot on the property, regardless of how long they were staying
- any guest who stayed past the hours of 10pm (or 12am, if asked nicely) is considered an overnight guest, and fined $100 per person for going over the number of overnight guests included on the lease agreement
- outdoor video equipment is placed around the entire outdoor area (expected for security reasons, and noted in the agreement), but the owners of the house apparently watch the video closely at all times of the stay
- didn't handle all dealings through Airbnb directly, especially threats of additional fines or charges of cleaning fees