This house is in dire need of some serious updating and is not very clean or sanitary. We could tolerate the dirty kitchen cabinets, dated wood paneling, and the Brady Bunch inspired dining room table. However, the tiny sunken bathtub surrounded by the unsightly collection of plants and the menagerie of insects they attract was a bit too retro for us. My wife did not appreciate having insects crawl on her as she soaked in the bathtub. Additionally, the mattress in the master bedroom is very old and worn. The edges collapse and the bed squeaks loudly. We wanted to use the grill to barbecue some meat. Unfortunately, frogs had taken over the grill. These slimy reptiles carry salmonella. This was not exactly appetizing. Frogs have also taken over the pool. Not surprising, considering all the debris in and around it. Our kids had to avoid the edges of the pool fearing that spiders and frogs would jump on them. The hammocks were riddled with bird droppings and tree sap.
The bathrooms were not cleaned properly. We found dirt and urine splatter between the toilet seat and tank. Also, many of the pillows and beanbags were crusty and dirty. The house has central air. However, it is an older unit and is extremely loud. Consequently, several family members had trouble sleeping. The original flooring has been replaced with polished concrete flooring. It extremely slippery when wet and poses a serious safety concern for children and elderly. We had several close calls. Potential renters should also know that this house is located about two hours from Yosemite Village. Thus, if you are planning a trip to Yosemite, this location is not the most pragmatic choice. Also note that there are two properties on the lot. Moreover, there is a small barn about 60 feet away from the main house. It is occupied by permanent tenants. Thus, if it is privacy that you desire, look elsewhere.
To make matters worse, the owner decided to keep our entire security deposit. He claims that we checked out late and that we left trash for the housekeeper to clean up. Please keep in mind that the owner (Fred) lives in San Francisco and never inspected the property himself. We have never encountered any establishment that has penalized us for checking out a few minutes late. Clearly, this is the owner's custom and practice. My guess is that he does this every time to augment his income. He also charged us an additional $600 to heat the pool during our one week stay... Classy.