This was our second stay at this condo. We stayed midseason last year, enjoyed our visit, and left a great review. The view is still spectacular, which made this experience especially disappointing.This year, the condo was extremely dirty. Dust covered the ceiling fan, counters, coffee and cappuccino makers, tables, shelves, and decorative items. The refrigerator had fingerprints, smudges, and splattered food on the front. We were told this was permanent because it was older, yet it looked significantly better after we wiped it with a damp paper towel.The host directed me to Kevin, who oversees the cleaners and linens. Although he said his “best cleaner” had already been there, he reluctantly returned after two texts and a phone call. He cleaned only some of the areas shown in my photos and did not thoroughly address the overall condition.The owner described his return as “above and beyond” and referenced how Kevin placed items we accidentally left last year at the front desk. We appreciated that and drove back to retrieve them, but a past courtesy does not replace the reasonable expectation of arriving at a clean rental.We did not complain again because the situation was stressful and interfering with our vacation—not because it was resolved. Regrettably, we will not return. I have vacationed in Ocean City for decades, and we will find a property where cleanliness and guest concerns receive the attention they deserve.