I relied heavily on these reviews. Host had seemed to have all the right answers in response to the negative reviews. Location was good & the 4 stars seemed enough, esp when our options were running out. Things to note: Front door had a board across it to cover a hole. There are many things like this that were unfinished/could easily be replaced/repaired but instead neglected. Upon entering, you smell the animal urine & mildew. I immediately message host to which she responds that she can get someone to clean the carpet the next day. We didn't want to be bothered during vacation so we declined. We knew this place was “pet friendly”. But what we didn’t know was that there was a pet fee as it wasn’t in the initial details. It’s in there now and we understood the need, especially after experiencing the smell right away. I immediately told her we had our dogs to which she invoiced me $99. I asked her if we could use Venmo as the Vrbo app was acting funny. My sister mistakenly sent her $300 via Venmo. My sister has yet to see the 200 reimbursement for this overpayment and to these messages, she has become silent. This was 2 weeks ago. Please note that I have not asked for a refund or a discount on this stay. I merely asked for the overpayment. Other things she has responded to: recommendations to restaurants, where we can get beach umbrellas, & some recommendations she had when the lights and the electrical outlet went out in the 2nd floor bathroom. We weren’t able to get the lights to work per her recommendations to check the breakers. Here are other things to note: exposed wires in most bedrooms, hardened foam product on things like broken tiles, wood, and carpet holes. Gnat and flies everywhere despite putting food away. No outside furniture. No washer/dryer. No curtains in bathrooms. Warped deck planks. Rain leaked through 1st fl bedroom window, enough to wake my sister in her sleep. I support small business owners but not at the expense of my family and when it risks putting other families at risk as well. The sad part is, most of these are easy fixes. Choose wisely, read all reviews. If you do choose to stay here, come equipped and mentally prepared to be disappointed. Bring air fresheners, cleaning supplies, house slippers & bug repellant. Lots of safety issues & I would not recommend for families with small kids, allergies, and pets. Pros? Location, sunset, & beach was close. We had a great time being together but we learned our lesson.