First off, the property managers tried really hard to make things better, but what looks like the owner’s years of neglect can’t be fixed in a week. Read the past reviews to see what you’re getting. We were hopeful that they had been remedied, but they had not. There are numerous problems that go way beyond the property being “dated”. (Dishwasher bottom rack has no rollers and the arm is so bent that it doesn’t spin, only three stove burners work, the pullout sofa mattress was disgusting, one door is “floored” shut, the downstairs refrigerator is rusty and dirty, the stove vents to the cupboard above it, etc) We understood that going in, that it wasn’t updated and fancy, especially because we had stayed there six years prior. However, the same problems prevailed, and were added to. On day one, there was no cable or internet. The manager explained to us how to fix it. On day two, the upstairs A/C went out and it was 85 inside. They repaired it the next day. Also, on day two of our stay, the downstairs bathroom wouldn’t flush and overflowed, so they came to clear it. Day three, when someone showered, water spurted out of the toilet. So we stopped using it and had to request more towels because of the mess. Then it started happening upstairs and we then only had one working toilet, but couldn’t shower, do dishes, laundry to wash the soiled towels because they explained that the septic tank needed drained. They came the next day and the workman explained that due to lack of maintenance (not the storm, or a fluke) that it couldn’t all be pumped out. The house smelled like sewerage. And, we just held our breath the rest of the trip hoping that all the bathrooms would work.
The property managers did respond in a timely manner and also brought us new pots and pans, knives, and utensils as the ones there were badly abused and bent. They really tried, but for money, we expected a lot more upkeep, especially for items that do not cost very much. And, a vacation is supposed to help you remove daily stressors of life, not add to them.
On a positive note, the pool and outdoor shower were very refreshing and provided a nice getaway from the house itself when it was hot, smelly, and we couldn’t shower inside.
Again, the property managers tried really hard, so maybe look for another house that they represent until this owner fixes these ongoing problems.