First the great during weekend stay - Location, quiet, clean ('cept for bowls baking soda all over), pool & essentials on par w/sim. rentals. Host even permitted earlier check-in by few hour to our prior requests to meet concert schedule needs-HUGE relief not to get settled past midnight.
However, not Sanctuary expected! Were orig. larger group but some relocated last minute due to concern w/restrictive instruction. Addt'l "guidelines" NOT clearly incl. in listing as req'd by VRBO nor was any xtra addendum executed. However, to gain access to rental w/non-refundable payments to send electronic photos of ALL parties gov't ID's.
- clogged toilets will cause $100 fee?
- pre & post condition videos inspection?
- No shoes inside on terrazzo (slippery when wet) floors?
Etc. Etc.
In addition, unbeknownst "rules" & "reminders" sent after check-in:
- refrain from getting sand in pool, house or appliances or $100 fee....in FL just one block from beach?? SO, we just didn't go to beach
- keep covers on patio furniture due to humidity & white sofa to avoid $350 fee.. SO, didn’t use ANY covered item or sit anywhere WHITE EVERYTHING might get normal dirt.
- If CO on weekend, take garbage with you.... where? in Uber? To airport?
- Damage to towels $20/ea
Etc. Etc.
In fact, so concerned w/potential for addt'l charges didn't grill, cook, use TV's, or make coffee & took tons of own pre & post photos just to be safe. Thankful not longer stay! If Host so troubled or picky, why rent???