The photos (3-4 years old) of this property give the impression that it is immaculate. It was not. The white drapes that hang in the pool picture are long gone with only remnants remaining, the patio furniture was filthy, as were the outdoor cushions for the dining table and loungers. The outdoor carpet was so dirty, we rolled it up and put it to one side, preferring not to walk on it with bare feet. None of the lights above the mirrors worked, all were disconnected not meeting French safety standards. Broken drain covers in showers, broken parasol base being weighed down by a pot and now a home for wasps, the list goes on.The electricity kept tripping out, as a result of a faulty oven, a faulty toaster and a gas changeover switch that didn’t work. All credit to the agent, Alex, without whose support, this would have been a nightmare rental.Things were so bad after the first week that I spoke with the owner about our issues. He said he would reflect and get back to me - that was over 4 weeks ago and nothing.It was the owner who had been in the property immediately before us. They had left the house presumably thinking everything was acceptable, reinforcing how low the owners standards are. If you are charging top dollar, and they are, you expect much higher standard. These are not issues that an agent can resolve in a 6 hour cleaning turnaround. It is much more fundamental than that.On the plus side, the house is well equipped and in a fantastic location.