From the moment we arrived at the property, it became evident that things were not as they had been portrayed in the listing. The condition of the cottage was appalling, with filthy and broken backyard furnishings, posing serious safety hazards, especially for children. Shattered glass in the backyard was an accident waiting to happen. Picking up the shattered glass was the first thing we did after arriving to the cottage. The worst part was that the backyard area was still under construction, which was not at all disclosed in the listing.
To make matters even worse, the hot tub, was off-limits to guests. We had paid a considerable sum to enjoy a cottage, but we were denied access to it placing the area we had booked, leaving us feeling cheated and deceived.
The most distressing part of our stay was unbeknownst to us, the owner's mother brought a large group of guests to the property, effectively turning our private retreat into a loud party venue. We had booked the cottage expecting all the privacy as advertised, but instead, we found ourselves sharing the property with complete strangers, which was a deeply unsettling experience. Our family vacation, was quickly turned into discomfort, frustration, and constant disappointment.
I urge all families and travelers to exercise utmost caution when booking accommodations through this cottage. Our unfortunate experience demonstrates that not all listings are as they appear, and the potential for such incidents exists.