About one hour before check-in, I was asked how many people would be staying at the home. I explained there would be four guests and that a few work colleagues might stop by for dinner one evening but would not be staying overnight. I was then told I would be charged several hundred in additional fees. The owner claimed there was a charge per person, but the Expedia listing stated that additional guest fees only apply when there are more than six overnight guests. Our reservation never exceeded six guests.
After multiple messages, phone calls, and additional invoices, I spent several hours disputing charges that were not supported by the listing. The owner ultimately decided not to charge the additional fees.
The property itself had numerous issues. The advertised king-size bed was not present. The home had a strong urine odor, especially in the living room. There were ants and earwigs throughout the house, including in the beds. We were not allowed to use the hot tub. The lounge chairs did not arrive until near the end of our stay and were very uncomfortable. The windows were dirty, the backyard fence was broken in several places, and a neighboring dog barked throughout the day.
Overall, the property did not match the listing, and the attempted additional charges, cleanliness issues, pests, missing amenities, and maintenance concerns significantly impacted our stay.