**IF YOU HAVE 1500 PER NIGHT TO SPEND DO NOT CHOOSE THIS PROPERTY**This was a deeply negative experience on this high-end Lake Chelan vacation rental, where over 13,500 was spent (and lost) during a period of extreme wildfire activity well-beyond a typical fire season. As guests we expressed significant safety concerns due to nearby evacuations, hazardous air quality (AQI reaching 700), and dangerous weather conditions, but the host was dismissive in response, unresponsive for many days, and failed to offer any reasonable resolution or support. Our 7-night paid vacation was only 2-nights of which the first morning we woke up to lightning strikes overhead and the second morning to 2nd and 3rd alarm sirens nearby.Despite the host’s claims that the area was livable, the guests found the property conditions to be poor upon arrival: the hardscape was covered in ash and embers, the designated boat launch was closed due to fire damage, and severe wind gusts created additional hazards. Our group faced no less than nine active fires in the area, including the historic "Little Giant" fire, and noted they were nearly forced to evacuate. The host prioritized profit and exhibited terrible customer service, contrasting this behavior with the resilience and care shown by local residents. Ultimately, as guests we strongly warn potential travelers to avoid this rental property. He neglected his guests in a vulnerable time, wasted our time, took our money and disregarded human safety.