Overall, the house is beautiful home, very modern and upscale. I’m sure as a 2nd home for the owner when he comes to the PNW it works great, but as a VRBO rental it was a HUGE disappointment unless you’re coming to do nothing but sit around. Now let us tell you why:
WAY WAY too much personal stuff in the house, souvenirs, item’s from overseas, breakables, it felt like going to your mom’s house to stay over a holiday
1) family pictures hanging on the wall in the main room.
2) every window sill has knick-knacks and souvenirs on them. Which is great for a 2nd home, but for a VRBO rental it’s idiotic, your just asking for them to get broken. They’re always in the way, but your too scared to touch them to move … just like mom’s house.
3) Master Bedroom - Went to put our stuff away, but the closet and dresser were full of clothes. All the bathroom drawers had owner’s personal items in them. Where are we supposed to put OUR stuff?
a) Master bedroom - Get rid of the “I love myself wall” AND ESPECIALLY THE 24” BY 36” SELF PORTRIAT THAT OVER LOOKS THE BED. It was just plain f**king creepy trying to sleep with it looking at us. Finally had to take it down and put it in the closet.
4) None of the bedroom windows have curtains or shades on them which meant that when the sun came up, there was no escape and we had to get up as well, and for us in July that was 530 - 600 am.
5) The fridge/freezer was FULL of food. How old is it? How long has it been there? Again, where are we supposed to put OUR stuff?
6) you will be staying just across the driveway from the caretaker, so expect a phone call over any perceived infraction or nuisance (such as laughing outside) again just like staying at your mom’s house.
We rented this house for my wife’s 50th birthday gathering, let me say that again my wife’s 50th birthday, but between all the personal stuff and the constant vigilance (and phone calls), we never could relax and just have a good time. We have done VRBO rentals since 2013, and they have always been a success (until now).
We will not come back, nor do we recommend it to anyone else, especially at this price point. Save your money and keep looking, you’ll be happier in the end.
Rob & Kim C July 2021