Week of occupancy: March 2022
Positives:
The neighborhood was quiet, clean and convenient to all shopping and interstates. The interior of the house was clean and comfortable and all systems and appliances were in working order. The driveway was spacious and large enough for several vehicles. The host quickly responded to all communications and our stay there was very enjoyable.
Negatives:
The exterior grounds were unkept. There were dead trees and shrubs, and overgrown weeds in the front yard. Weeds were growing up from the driveway along the front of the house. The backyard contained dead shrubs next to the house, overgrown weeds, a lot of old dog poop and there was a hole in the ground near the evergreen shrubs by the back porch. The hole was unmarked, uncovered and a safety hazard for anyone accidentally stepping into it. For these reasons, the backyard was unsuitable for children to play.
Overall, the house was as-described in the ad and my family had a wonderful time. The issues with the yards are the reason for my 4-star rating. They could be easily remedied with regular maintenance which would have changed my rating to 5-stars.