We have stayed at many VRBO properties, but this was our first disappointing experience. The house had plenty of room for the seven of us, with comfortable furniture and beds. The location was convenient and close to everything we needed.
However, we encountered several issues that were surprising given the positive reviews:
Safety Concerns:
Loose front deck railing
Open junction boxes with exposed wiring throughout the house
Unsafe pool deck with multiple patches, holes, and rotted boards
Loose pool deck railing
Incomplete Renovations:
The half bathroom on the main floor had a rug covering what seemed to be a removed tub or shower, with exposed plumbing behind a picture. Open junction boxes and poorly done piping were visible.
Similar issues with open junction boxes were found in the main bedroom bathroom and other rooms.
The lower-level family room had an inoperable drum set in poor condition and a damaged pole from ceiling to floor.
Maintenance Issues:
Front deck chairs needed repair
Pool deck furniture needed a thorough cleaning
Pool needed cleaning
Tiki torches had no fluid and couldn't be used
None of the mattresses had covers, and some were heavily stained
Additionally, there was no guidebook for accessing the internet, using the TVs, or other features of the house. We tried to contact Butch via email twice but never received a response.
Overall, this property has a lot of potential and could be a great rental with some professionally done repairs and updates.