I picked this spot based on its good ratings, charm & location. We have used VRBO many times & have had good, if not great experiences. Our host was very good with communication prior to & the day we arrived-we found we had no utensils, cups or plates. They were dropped off quickly. We had some issues with the room- there was a broken chair, the toilet wasn't working properly & the seat was broken, the TV was stuck in demo mode & the remote had dead batteries, so we couldn't control the sound. Another thing, the above tenants had a dog that barked for over 2 hours when they went out. He did it the next night too. We decided to deal with it & message our host the next day. In the morning, we went to make coffee & found the previous tenant had left a dirty filter & pot & there were no filters to use. I messaged the host about what I listed here & never got a response. I was tempted to pack up & leave, not stay the second night, but we did-it was paid for. For the money spent, the place should have been in good shape & basic things like utensils/cups/coffee filters should have been there as advertised. I was disappointed that the couch & rug were as beat/torn up as they were-the photographs weren't accurate. & I'm a pet owner & appreciate places that welcome them. However, if your dog has anxiety when you leave & howls & barks incessantly, other arrangements should be made. Invest in real flatware & dishes- you said you're "eco-friendly". Make sure things work. Spruce things up.