The communication from the host before arrival was excellent — clear directions, parking details, and check-in info. The view from the condo was the highlight: stunning sunsets over the mountains and a great look at Gatlinburg at night. Unfortunately, that’s where the positives mostly ended.When we arrived, we were surprised to find the exterior of the building under construction — scaffolding, tools, broken boards, and nails scattered around. Not exactly what you expect when hauling luggage in. Inside, my first thought was, “Why are all the pictures crooked, and are those dirty socks hanging in the closet?” My daughter ended up straightening the artwork herself.The place felt grimy — sticky remotes, multiple burnt-out lightbulbs, and a persistent urine smell in the master bath. The toilet constantly refilled from a tank leak, and the tub faucet dripped nonstop. Every window blind was missing its pull cord, and the one in front of the toilet didn’t even cover the window fully — not ideal when you’re eye level with the parking lot.Flooring was chipped and uneven, with soft spots you could feel underfoot. Someone thought it was a good idea to use wood trim inside the shower, which tells you a lot. The mattresses werecheap foam — one topper was literally torn apart, and the other sounded like a washboard every time someone moved.You can hear everything from the upstairs unit. Overall, it felt like a half-finished DIY project.We left the dirty socks, they werent ours.