If it was possible to leave negative stars I would!! This was BY FAR the WORST experience I have had with a VRBO in my life!!Upon arrival at the property, we found the front door to the rental unlocked AND OPEN! I’m talking visibly open from the street, anyone could have walked in. We were a group of 4 ladies, so you can imagine the concerns this raised for us.After checking the entire property to ensure we were alone, it was then we noticed the ABHORRENT state of the property. The entire apartment was filthy, the door to the balcony was not locked and there was a broken window in the “bedroom” with the twin beds, that had simply been covered over with a YARD SIGN!! A yard sign, y’all.After all of this, as you can imagine, with the property falling so short of even bare minimum standards of cleanliness and safety, my group and I decided to find other accommodations. Not an easy task last minute on a very busy tourist destination.Once we had relocated to our secure lodging, I contacted Alex, the owner, explaining the situation and respectfully requested a refund. Imagine my FARTHER shock that Alex himself admitted he has been the one to leave the property completely UNSECURED, stated he did not understand my safety concerns and refused to refund my money.If you’re looking for a relaxing, worry free stay in Salem, DO NOT STAY HERE or his other property!!!!!!