This property seems way nicer in the description/reviews than it actually is. I chose this property because it seemed nicer than others, but really it's average at best.
MISCONCEPTIONS
From the description and reviews, we expected this house to be:
1. Beautifully upgraded with cute themed rooms like a bed in breakfast - Not at all. The kitchen was upgraded, sure, but not a quality upgrade. We were tripping over the tile on the floor because it was uneven. Outside, the paint was peeling off in so many areas. The photos are accurate, but they only look good because they added all the flowers and decorations, and they strategically took the photos as to only highlight the nicer areas of the house.
2. Full Kitchen - Definitely a fully stocked kitchen, but be aware the cooking utensils were low quality. I'd highly recommend other renters to bring their own pots/pans and small appliances.
3. Immaculately cleaned - sure, it was cleaned, but not "immaculate." We found leftover food from the previous renters. The old brown carpet was stained in many spots, and the walls had nicks and markings all over that just made them look dirty. There were also a lot of bugs, spiders, and ants there, but I think that's expected of the area. Therefore, you really need to make sure you do not keep your food out!
PROS
- They did greet us with cupcakes and lemonade, a very nice touch!
- The manager Lynne is very responsive and sweet!
- The center wood table was wonderful for our large group, although some parts underneath the table would poke you (so careful with kids)
- It is a very nice location and that view off the living room with the wrap around porch is as lovely as the photos.
CONS
In addition to some of those misconceptions above:
- Bad communication. Romel literally answered NONE of my questions via the HomeAway website. Calling, however, worked.
- Invasion of Privacy. Without any prior warning, Romel's stepfather (I think?) came one morning, took some tables and chairs, and then was very rude with us when we asked what he was doing. He was also taking photos of the house while we were there.
In conclusion, if you're looking for a "B&B charm" then it's not even close (I've stayed at a handful of B&Bs before, and I can tell you this isn't even half as nice as a standard B&B). If you're just looking for a vacation rental, then it's not bad. I've stayed in better, but I've also stayed in worse. Just don't get your hopes up.