We planned a monthlong stay at this property to relax and reunite with family we had not seen from across the country in almost 2 years due to Covid. Tamson lives next door on ode side of the house and is constructing a new home directly on the other side of the home we rented. This was shocking to us. The construction began each morning at 7:30am and Tamson stated she could not change the schedule nor would she cease the construction during our month long stay. My family and I were shocked at the constant level of noise and interruptions. Related to our inability to escape the construction noise, Tamson advertises that her property has air conditioning, however it does not. It is a three story home and has one mobile air conditioning unit in one of the bedrooms. This meant that while the construction noise was at its worst (explosives blowing up the ground, trucks backing up, backhoes, diggers, cement pouring, etc) we could not sit outside and enjoy nature or the water, nor could we even hide and stay inside the house and close the windows to have peace and quiet because it was simply too hot. Tamson apologized profusely and kindly offered us gifts, but refused to discount our rental, until she changed her mind and agreed to give me a small but fair discount off the rental price. I was very grateful and thankful. Two days before we were leaving to head home, Tamson dropped off more flowers, another apology and another (unsolicited) check for another small deduction
off the rental. I gratefully accepted the check, and her apology and told her there were no hard feelings and that was that. As I returned home, I learned that Tamson charged my credit card the max amount for damages (she has not provided any proof, photos, etc) and she stopped payment on the second check she offered me. I understand Covid has affected everyone everywhere, but there is no way that this house should be on the rental market with this kind of construction taking place inches from the house. I am shocked and disappointed by this owner’s actions and felt it was necessary to share my family’s experience with anyone considering renting this property soon.