6/10 Okay
Chris D.
24 July 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Amazing ocean views, but house fell short of expectations.
The view is amazing—ocean, tidepools, seals, gulls. House is spacious; neighborhood, quiet. One house is nearby, but we didn’t see or hear anyone.
Check in was easy via tablet that provided access to rental policies and local info. Property manager was easy to communicate with throughout the process.
But there are issues with the house not apparent from the listing pics. The front door has no latch, only a deadbolt, and even when shut, you can see between the door and frame in places. Many windows are cloudy, obscuring inside views. Some smoke detectors were missing from their brackets, including in the master suite. Bathtub pictured in master suite is inaccessible, boarded over, with a twin-sized mattress placed on top of it. The master suite bathroom is accessible through two different bedrooms, but only one is lockable. Comfortable-looking chairs pictured in living room now reside in garage, in tatters, replaced by essentially dining chairs. Air hockey table pictured in the garage is gone.
There were also housekeeping issues. Coffee mugs smelled terrible and required washing prior to use (made us question dishes generally). Many nonstick pots and pans were gouged and appeared rusted. I can’t comment on the condition of the grill because we didn’t use it. Teapot in a cupboard had standing water, as did the washing machine. There was a drawer full of clothing from a previous guest.
Amazing views, somewhat underwhelming accommodations, but overall a positive experience.
Chris D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
