Pre-check in:
Host was quick to respond re: early check in - thanks!
Upon arrival:
The keypad historically only worked after three tries. Upon entering the home we realized that none of the power worked. We looked outside, and confirmed that our home was the only without lights. Also there was a HUGE puddle of water under the refrigerator. We called the host immediately. After waiting about a 1/2 hour in the dark, we were greeted by two non-English speaking cleaners. They cleaned the floor, and magically the lights came on. This was the first of multiple odd visitors during this 4 night stay, with the latter odd visit being unannounced.
Before I go on, it's important to note that my mother and I flew in from Seattle and KC to celebrate her 67th birthday. Every part of this stay was annoying, and we were both excited to end it all. Mediocre at best, a beautifully painted turd. Pictures are quite misleading. Overview should speak to all of the below observations:
1. The TVs and Remotes:
The tv in the guest bedroom never worked. There was also no remote. The TV remote in the game room did not work. We learned by trial and error that the batteries were dead. We used another fire stick remote to watch TV in the game room, but this room was hardly used. Suggestion: Replace the tv remote batteries, ensure they are operable.
2. Kitchen:
Dirty pans were left in the stove - thanks. Leftover food(s) were open, and LEFT in the cabinets: cereal, chips and many other things. It’s actually pretty disgusting to think that this was left by the last (or previously other guests). Unless the host thought this would be appealing considering Covid. Either way - not good. Imagine walking into a hotel and seeing the last guests uneaten bag of chips in the “clean” room for your stay.
3. House Foundation:
I am an architect for a living for one of the largest US based companies. It is glaringly obvious that this house has foundation issues. The floors bow, and should be looked at. It’s completely off balance. Many of the doors would not shut because of the structure. Suggestion: Let the guests know that the house is older and suffering from severe foundation issues that are not only visible via the cracked walls, leaning floors and crooked fixtures.
4. Beautifully Painted Turd:
This place is a Monet. Nice accommodations from afar, but don't look too closely. I'm talking about tags still on the Target home accessories, all of the art was leaning (See pt. 3 abobve). Honestly, if I left a note for everything - I'd miss my flight. Recommendation: fix the toilet seats, all of them are loose. The garbage disposal switch is installed switch side down. Caulk is coming up all through the kitchen. Scuffs on every single solitary wall. Refresh paint every quarter. The dryer does not get hot.
5. Unexplained Visit 2, Night 2:
Upon returning from dinner, we noticed that the garage gate was open. We know the gate was locked because we had to drag the garbage bins in as they were blocking the driveway. I latched the gate and noticed that the latch was quite loose. I had my mother wait outside, and immediately messaged the host to ask if anyone came by. She responded no, and made mention that the gate is loose. I inspected the gate after re-latching and gave it a few tugs. Although the gate was loose, which if know - why hasn't it been fixed? The host blamed the wind, but again - this is not likely. The latch is the cheap kind at Home Depot, less than $5.00.
6. The so called game room:
Of course, no one books and is expecting a legit pool table. However, advertising a game room, and having to move furniture should be made clear. The dart wall is a disaster- highly recommend covering that wall with a high impact material (cork would look great and is reasonably cost). Also - pool chalk is needed if you expect anyone to consider this room an incentive. TV remote did not work.
7. Overall Home:
The entire house is riddled with careless damage. It makes me wonder when was the last time the host simply walked around? The cleaners or the team made required to upkeep should be fired. I found eye lashes under the bed, to add to the uneaten food left in the kitchen. The pool sticks are not level with some not even having hooks. Door stops should be behind every door that swings, even the oddly place door in the guest bathroom. It’s clearly damaged the cabinet behind, which is such a simple fix. The home is also strangely laid out. Light switches in completely random places, etc. I have nothing else to say to this aside from its really easy to touch up paint every now and again. The bed in the master has a leaning center post. This could be due to the crappy foundation, or just a poor bed for repeated guests. Luggage stands for travelers.
8. Cleanliness:
Dishes were dusty, and needed to wash them. I've noted other "icky" things throughout this review, but overall appeal was not good. Overall, the house LOOKED clean, but felt icky- and I have stayed at Airbnb's across the globe. This is the first poor accommodation I've experienced.
9. Unexplained Visit 3, Night 3:
Upon returning from grabbing take out and wanting to enjoy our food, we were startled by someone walking around the house and through the back yard. As women in a strange home, and one being a Sr. Citizen, we were completely afraid. Then, the lawn equipment started to blare. We immediately called the host and asked if she was aware that lawn servicemen were visiting. She apologized, advising that she forgot, and they continued with their work. My mother was immediately ready to end our