Cozy Beach Getaway - 136th St Ocean City, Maryland

I do apologize for you feeling as if our place was not ready. The railings were delayed due to Covid but the deck was fully accessible with patio furniture set up and ready for your use. As for the availability of linens, it is standard practice on VRBO that linens and paper products are not included unless they are listed in the amenities section. They were not listed so it is the responsibility of the renter to bring. We have updated the listing to be very clear for those that could make the same mistake. Upon your check in at 4pm you called to let me know that linens were not on the beds. In a good faith gesture the owner came to the property and picked up her personal linens she uses during her stays. She then laundered them and brought them back at 9pm. A linen charge would normally apply but you stated that you were a first time VRBO renter and we understand that mistakes happen. As for the lived in smell, our home is professionally cleaned between every stay. The HVAC is brand new and property completely renovated. It’s located 2 blocks from the ocean and directly on the bayside canal. Possibly the sea salt air could be an influence.