We booked this property expecting an ocean view and direct backyard access to the beach, as shown in the listing title, photos, and description. In reality, there was no view, and the beach path was completely overgrown and unusable due to lack of maintenance.While we were prepared for an older home, the condition went far beyond what was represented. We left after the first night due to multiple safety, cleanliness, and comfort concerns, including:Multiple large wasp nests on exterior shutters, making the outside unsafe for children.Strong odor throughout the home that our children repeatedly commented on.Broken bedroom fan, making it very hot and uncomfortable to sleep.No functional bathtub drain plug, making it impossible to bathe our 1-year-oldDark staining around vents, which raised mold concerns and coincided with everyone sneezing while indoors.Two days after being in the home, our children became sick and required an urgent care visit. While we cannot say for certain, it’s hard not to wonder if this was related to the suspected mold. We also had to rent another property last-minute, adding unexpected costs to our trip.We followed the official checkout process and left the home in good condition. The owner refunded 1,000 of our 2,500 booking. While we appreciate the partial refund, we believe the property qualifies under Vrbo’s “Property Not as Described” and “Safety Concerns” policies for a much larger refund.This review is meant to help future gu
