Unfortunately, this property fell short of expectations, particularly regarding cleanliness, maintenance, and accessibility. The one positive was its proximity to the beach, with excellent and convenient access.Upon arrival, the home had a strong musty odor. We found mold on the washer seal, cockroaches, ants, and moths inside, and numerous anthills along the paved path to the pool and beach.Several maintenance issues needed attention: detached headboards on both beds in the first-floor bedroom; poor shower pressure in the bedroom off the kitchen and upstairs pink bedroom; a broken bathroom fan in upstairs pink bedroom; a broken toaster control; damaged and missing dining-area shutters; a flickering exterior light; peeling rear window trim; and a broken lock panel on the lower-level sliding door.Access was inconvenient. We had to enter through the garage, climb stairs to the main floor, then unlock the front door from inside. A keypad at the front entrance would be more practical. Multiple flights of stairs may also be challenging for families with young children or guests with limited mobility.Finally, The Vacation Company stated pool heating required two weeks’ advance notice, although the Vrbo listing disclosed only an additional heating fee, not this requirement.For the price paid, we expected better cleanliness, maintenance, and communication. Despite the wonderful beach access, our overall experience was disappointing.