Although we had a great week weather-wise, there are some things we wish we had known before we booked. I hope this review is helpful for future renters.
Location gets 5 stars. The house is steps from a private beach – although the slice of beach you will be 'permitted' to sit on is barely 20' wide.
The owners sure need to give this house some love before next summer. The furnishings and fixtures are extremely sparse. The lighting is uncomfortable (only one lamp in the entire house, a bare bulb in the center of the living room, and yet, too bright and harsh in the kitchen/dining area – all fluorescent bulbs are on one switch, so it feels either like stage lighting or too dark to see your food! There are ripped screens on windows/doors throughout the house. The kitchen is ill-equipped for more than 2-3 people. No dishwasher! The garbage can pedal is broken, and there isn't a door handle on the outside of the kitchen slider. The outdoor shower only closes from the outside with an elastic band! The outdoor dining tabletop looks like there had been a fire. The single, tiny bathroom has no shelving or towel racks. The stairway is VERY steep and narrow. This house is difficult for more than 2 people, although the listing accurately says it sleeps 8.