Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
If you're thinking about starting a family tradition or organizing a long-term vacation group, you may want to think twice before booking through Bender Realty.When I questioned the dramatic increase in pricing as a loyal customer who has been staying in the same complex since 1990, this was the response I received:"In 2023 we began using Dynamic Pricing, and it has been a roller coaster ride, if I'm being honest. Dynamic Pricing is everywhere, from hotels to airlines, and it has its merits. It can bring premium revenue to owners when competition is high, and it can reward guests who book a last-minute reservation with enticing prices."The numbers tell the story:• 2025 rental cost for my small 2-bedroom condo: $3,535.45• 2027 rental cost for the exact same condo: $4,146.85• Increase in just two years: $611.40 (17.29%)Looking at the longer trend:• Total increase over the last 3 years (2025, 2026, and 2027): $959.10 • Total increase over the previous 4 years (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024): $838.58 • The prior 8 years (2013–2020) combined saw increases of only $569.25After nearly four decades of loyalty to this destination, it's disappointing to see pricing shift so dramatically in recent years. Since 2021, I have absorbed $1,797.68 (43.35%) in increased rates on a small 2-bedroom condo. While "dynamic pricing" may maximize revenue, it appears to come at the expense of repeat guests who have supported the property year after year.For families hoping to build a lasting vacation tradition, predictable pricing and recognition of customer loyalty should matter. Unfortunately, that no longer seems to be the case here.