The pool was very very green and the water level was so low the skimmers were gurgling because the water couldn’t reach them. At 8am the morning after we checked in, someone walked into the pool area unannounced while I was out there in my pajamas, which was uncomfortable and surprising. They filled the pool up and left, and I assume they treated it chemically. But the pool remained green throughout our 5-night stay. I messaged the host about it who said there shouldn’t be a concern and that the pool gets tended to weekly. I then replied back suggesting that they should come out and take a look. It took multiple days to respond and the response I got was not helpful, nor was the pool ever fixed.
A few other things, the trash outside had maggots, which means no one had tended to the property prior to our arrival, and I truly believe the pool had not been tended to in some time. The bathroom was full of tiny flies (30+ small flies in and around the shower).
The house overall had a cat pee scent but I think it was just build into the walls/floor.
The bedding smelled fresh and they washer and dryer were of good quality, and everything seemed clean. And the beach toys and chairs were nice. But the flies, green pool, and maggots were quite concerning, as well as the unhelpful canned and late responses from the host. I would just expect a bit more proactive communication, including letting us know how to lock the door when we left, and maybe sending someone out to help the pool