We rented this house for 2 weeks to get out of the 100+ temperatures in Phoenix, AZ. We had different guests each week.
The 2 stars are based on condition,location and layout of the house. Otherwise, very sparse furniture package. No dresser/storage of any kind in 2nd master suite. No TVs in the bedrooms or master suite (den had a TV as did living area). No wall hangings of any kind. Could use more seating in living area. No curtains/window covering of any kind except master suite (none in any of the bedrooms). No screens on any of the windows/doors (choice was cool air and bugs or recirculated air) . No keys to front door or remote garage door openers. Had to hand key in code at garage door to enter/exit house. Very inconvenient especially when it was raining. Had to haul our trash to dumpster 1/4 mi away. Had to replenish basic supplies we used; dish soap, all paper products, trash bags, etc. Had to pay for mid stay (2 weeks rental) clean up at an exorbitant rate. House cleaners took dish towels and never returned them even though we were told by the property manager they would be there the day after they took them, (we ended up buying some). The property has no amenities i.e. hot tub, bikes, tennis rackets (community has a court), DVDs, CDs, games, toys,etc. We paid an additional fee (% of rental cost) to use nearby recreational facilities (nice facilities). I would never rent this home in the winter without having an on-site hot tub.
We have rented numerous homes using VRBO and all other experiences have been great.