The host was polite and generally responsive to messages. However, we felt we were severely misled by the listing description.Once we paid for the reservation, the host tried to get me to sign a separate rental agreement outside of VRBO, which VRBO prohibits. Once we had passed the refundable period, the host informed us that the water at the property is sometimes not safe to drink and that we should bring water bottles and/or boil water before drinking it. I have five little kids and viewed this as a deal breaker. VRBO intervened and asked if I would keep the reservation if the host provided adequate drinking water for my family of 7 for the whole trip. There weren’t other accommodations available at that point, so we agreed. When we arrived at the property, there was only one 24-pack of water bottles for the entire stay. The host then told me the tap water “should” be fine. We ended up using the tap water. Three of us got violent diarrhea. In addition to the water issue, the entire bottom floor smelled like feces. There is a bathroom down there that was obviously the source of the stench. The main bedroom is down there, so we smelled it every night at bedtime. The stairs to the basement are dangerous. They have large gaps between them and are glossy. Some of the linens were stained with sweat/blood or had a large tear. The pullout bed was disgusting and had no sheets. I have photos of everything. I am disappointed that VRBO would permit this listing. Renters beware.