8/10 – Gut
Verifizierter Reisender
14. Okt. 2024
Gut: Sauberkeit
Gorgeous Property but Issues
First the great: This property is stunning architecturally and a joy to see. It is every bit as lovely as the pictures and more. I am a huge fan of good design (and have remodeled many homes) and enjoyed studying the home.
Second, the not-so-great: The neighbors run a dog kennel next door. I love dogs and brought my two (the dog-friendliness was the sole reason for selecting Montara) but mine are trained. The neighbors keep dogs in a wire run mounted against the fence and EVERY time we stepped outside they went crazy - throwing their bodies against the fence, frenetically barking, etc. - and they were just a few feet away. I'm sure they are nice dogs but they sound vicious, intimidated my dogs, and made using the outdoor space impractical/unpleasant.
Also, the owners could be a bit more generous in supplies. We were only two people and used the property very lightly (and 3 bedrooms were untouched). For $1k a night touches like supplying cloth napkins, a working kettle, a bottle of olive oil and the like would have been nice and expected.
Now, the bad. This prop management company (The Wave) is simply terrible. They advertise through VRBO but don't follow VRBO's policies. We are vacation homeowners ourselves (and have used VRBO) and would never dream of treating guests the way we were treated. The abusive communication style when we reached them, and their unavailability when we needed them, cast a pall on our anniversary getaway.
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Aufenthalt von 2 Nächten im Oktober 2024