The property presents as beautiful and spacious. However, initially the smell of septic systems greeted us as we walked up the steps to enter the house. Then entering the house there was a terrible odor like men's body spray on steroids. When I complained, I was told it was the cleaning solution and to just open windows. Since it was around 30 degrees outside, opening windows was a miserable experience. We did that for about 24 hours and then closed them. The odor persisted and seemed to be coming from the heaters. The property managers apologized but offered no resolution or a different property or refund. Several of us had migraines the entire stay. We booked for a week, but half our party left after 3 nights and the rest of us left after 5 nights. It was supposed to be a celebratory trip for my parents 50th anniversary and for the New Year. There was one wine glass, one champagne flute, and one shot glass. (We bought and left wine glasses for the property). There are pool balls and equipment, but no table. The kitchen was very disorganized with random cookware shoved haphazardly in drawers and cupboards. This was my first time using VRBO. I have used other vacation rentals that feel like the owners pride and joy and have always left high reviews. This place felt like a property that is minimally cared for and managed to bring in money. I am not sure if this is what is to be expected of all VRBO properties, but I won't risk it again.
