The location was ideal and the nice images on the VRBO site enticed us to rent this property for one week in March of 2022.
Upon arrival, we did what everyone does, unpack and settle in. Everyone is excited to be on vacation, get in the pool or look at the view from the canal. However, to say it quite simply, this property in general is not maintained as the pictures portrayed. Some of the most important things for future renters would be:
Cleanliness:
The sheets were stained and appeared dirty, along with a mattress that compresses to nearly nothing. Food left in the refrigerator from someone prior.
Carpets with stains under the dining room rug, also dirty along the perimeter.
The grill on the lanai was corroded and unusable.
Dust on the table and other areas where you could write your name.
Trash cans were already full.
Safety and health:
The pool had something green growing on the bottom of it.
The lock on the door handles to the lanai and pool were not operational. There was an old, taped note posted stating not to use this lock and to only use the deadbolt.
The sliding glass doors to the lanai are not in working order. If needed to be used for an emergency escape, you would not be able to use them.
The refrigerator vegetable bin has a large crack, with a separation large enough for any person to get their finger caught and cut.
The dishwasher rack is rusted in multiple places and completely rusted through in spots.
The floor length window in one of the bedrooms has no privacy shade, along with a broken pane.
There are no ground fault outlets at the sinks.
In conclusion, we only stayed one night out of the seven booked because of the issues listed above, with the sheets and the mattress being the final bed of straw.
We have rented multiple places through VRBO over the years and have never previously had any issues.
Please be careful when looking at submitted pictures, as they are not necessarily updated and they can be deceiving.