We arrived after a long drive with our two young children, expecting to settle in and enjoy our stay. Unfortunately, it became clear almost immediately that the unit had not been cleaned to an acceptable standard. We found hairs in the bathtub and then numerous hairs on every bed. As a parent, I could not allow my children to sleep in beds that appeared unclean. I initially tried to clean the space myself because my children were exhausted, but after seeing the condition of the beds, we decided we had to leave. What made this experience even more concerning was the host’s response. Rather than acknowledging the cleanliness issues, she repeatedly relied on footage from her Ring camera to dispute our account. We were never aware that our movements were being monitored, nor did we consent to ourselves, especially our young children—being recorded and then having that footage used against us. It felt like a serious invasion of our privacy. I explained that I hadn’t taken photos because I had already removed some of the hairs while trying, in good faith, to make the property suitable for my family. I wasn’t going to recreate the conditions simply for evidence. Instead of addressing our concerns, the host focused on disputing our timeline and repeatedly referenced the camera footage. I’m grateful we trusted our instincts and left after only a few hours. Between the cleanliness issues and the unsettling way our concerns were handled, this was an extremely disappointing experience.