We stayed here for two nights with my elderly mother. The home was in a good location, reasonably priced, and our first impression was positive.On the first night, after closing the windows, a strong sewage odor filled the downstairs kitchen. We tried running the sinks and garbage disposal, but nothing helped. It was late, so we contacted the host the following morning. They responded promptly, came over, and flushed an exterior drain, which appeared to resolve the odor. Its almost as if they knew this was a prexisting issue. I appreciated the quick response and apology, but this issue should have been addressed before our arrival.The odor was so severe that I was unable to sleep the first night, which significantly affected our trip. After our stay, I shared my concerns. The host refunded us, which I appreciated. However, after issuing the refund, the tone of our communication changed dramatically. Instead of addressing the issue professionally, the host became defensive, denied the odor originated from the property despite resolving it by servicing the drain, and sent emotionally charged, confrontational messages that made me uncomfortable enough to contact VRBO for assistance. While I appreciate the refund and initial response, the sewage odor and the way our concerns were handled afterward leave me unable to recommend this property.