Pictures helped "sell" me on this property. Sadly, the pictures oversold reality. Owner admitted it is a work in progress for which is is behind his planned schedule.
Had some cleanliness issues upon checking in. Owner was apologetic and gracious in his demeanor. We cleaned and focused on our reason for being there.
Two substantive issues I hope the owner will resolve sooner than later. First, the patio in the pictures was inaccessible from the inside of the residence. The outside access was unsafe for small children and adults with mobility issues, such as my wife. Second, the driveway presented some challenges due to its state of disrepair. We bottomed out our SUV on one occasion because the ruts were so deep (or the center of the single car drive was so elevated).
Kitchen: coffee maker did not work, which was brought to owner's attention in person. No toaster for eight occupants. Hope there is a working coffee maker and a toaster for the next renters.
Residence is in a quiet, older residential section. The location was very advantageous for our purpose. Shopping and restaurants easily accessible.
Owner's responsiveness and attitude were deeply appreciated. If he achieves his stated goals for this property, it should match what the pictures I saw purported to offer.
Would I rent from this owner again? Depends. I had not rented through VRBO in a couple of years. I failed to do my due diligence as fully as I could have. Would I rent this property again? Unlikely.