My experience was a lackluster and sad reminder that you get what you pay for — and sometimes not even that. I found this listing and was thrilled to see how much space and beauty was on this remote property. The check-in process was like this:
- I was told I would be sent a code for a lockbox. I requested a curbside contactless experience. Well, so much for that. My boyfriend approached the office where a woman without a mask on came right within a foot of him to point out where the key was. I have severe asthma and it has been a terrifying time for me. To see her do something that reckless says a lot.
- Do you like gigantic Maga flags? Well, you’ll love this neighborhood! Immediately, my heart sank.
- We walked into the farmhouse. It was dark, dingy and terrible. The pictures made it seem kitschy and cute. It was far from that. I’m grateful I brought my own linens because the pillowcase has some sort of dark stain on it and the living room floors were disgusting. I didn’t take off my slippers the entire time. The couch was so bad, we never used the living room. Outside was even worse. There are other houses and structures on the property, including one side of the house that seems to be full of junk. That hammock? So dirty. Just awful.
- I mentioned I have asthma. Bad asthma. I am recovering from a six month illness and have a special machine I use to breathe from — I told this to New Spirit properties several times before I came. Well, Sunday morning, we awake to multiple trucks blasting music and the sound of wood clattering to the ground. And no electricity. We decide to wait it out. Well, around 11, I needed to plug in my machine. I called the woman Lidia and asked her if she knew what was going on — and no answer. I text. No answer. I texted Monica, her manager. No answer. I finally got through. They said it was “an act of god” and couldn’t help me and it probably wouldn’t last that long but she’d call Edison. HOURS PASS. No word. I go outside and the men tell me that this is a scheduled maintenance, refitting. The owners would know this. They rented us a house without electricity which could have left me in a life threatening situation. We decided it wasn’t worth the $ to stay and drove back early. They won’t refund us for that last night so I’m talking to VRBO and they’ve asked for photo reference, which thankfully, I have.
- One more thing: in their “zen room” it appears there is a camera.
It was truly a horrible experience.