This was our third time staying at Shelly’s property because the location really is hard to beat it’s only a few blocks from the beach with easy access to John’s Pass. Unfortunately, this stay was a noticeable step down from our previous experiences.When we arrived, there was a strong unpleasant odor throughout the unit. We also found a dirty makeup sponge next to the toilet, and everything stored in the “Beach Closet” was dirty enough that we had to clean it ourselves before using it.During our stay, there was a neighborhood power outage, which was completely outside the host’s control. I made that clear from the beginning and never blamed the host for the outage itself. What disappointed us was the communication. Rather than feeling helped or understood, we were spoken to in a dismissive and condescending manner. An alternative property was offered as a temporary place to stay, but it wasn’t clean yet, so it wasn’t a realistic solution.Thankfully, the power came back much sooner than expected. We could have lost perishable food because of the outage and extreme heat, but the rest of the trip wasn’t impacted.We’ve enjoyed staying here in the past, which makes this review especially disappointing to write. Cleanliness and respectful communication matter just as much as location, and unfortunately both fell short during this visit.