This was my first time using VRBO and likely my last. There is a lot learn and the host of the property took the time to educate me on this.I made a lot of assumptions about the property and I should have paid more attention to the written part of the listing. I fully thought, from the pictures, that the fireplace was going to be working but the host mentioned that it wasn't part of the lisitng - so they had not obligations to keep it functioning. I should have found a property that specifically states "Working Fireplace." During our stay, unfortunately, there was a storm leaving us without electricity and water on the final night of our stay. The host graciously paid for our dinner at a nearby restaurant, which was very nice. They told me this happens usually in the winter months and unseasonable to happen in October. The house itself wasn't prepared, there were no flashlights or any instructions on what to do. The host told me I should have found properties with "Backup Generators" mentioned in the lisitng and that I should have prepared my travel equipment accordingly. The house, overall, is nice with a few qwerks. The interior is sparce, in need of some character. The kitchen has coffee, milk, and orange juice. There are also some pantry staples in the cabinets.Anyways, there is too much to be aware of and I doubt i would book with VRBO again.