The host removed my passcode and prevented my guests and I from accessing the property. I had asked the host to cancel the booking and if I could book somewhere else. After booking and when I looked on google maps the house next to it is boarded up. A friend who is familiar with the area said it’s not a good area to stay, particularly if I plan on arriving late on a weekend with females that may be alone, which was my case.I contacted the host and expressed my concern. They said it was not a problem and they would cancel and refund my money. The next thing I know the host stated that I was racist by using the phrase my friend told me, “that area is in the ghetto” and refused to allow me in the property I paid for, and refused to provide any refund. VRBO did not have my back and my money was taken and not refunded to the tune of 400.Proceed with caution and make sure you understand where this is based on your needed use. Also be hesitant regarding how you communicate with the host and what you say. Needless to say I am very disappointed in this experience and would not recommend it to anyone, not based on anything except how this was handled by both VRBO, the property manager (advocated for me I think), and the property owner (this is the person who said hard no access and refund).