I reached out to the property owner after our stay to bring some things to her attention and provided her with 18 pictures to support my concerns and honest feedback regarding our stay. As I said in my text -the cottage has a lot of potential but needs some love and upgrades.
I have yet to receive a response. Perhaps the truth hurts, but things needed to be brought to her attention.
The images on VRBO did not match what is currently in the house as some furniture has been changed out. The side porch entrance where you access the house was not stable as the wood on the landing was soft depending on where you stepped. One wrong move and we may have gone through it. Dust, cobwebs and dog hair were everywhere, as well as ants. We were left with half a toilet paper roll, a used bar of soap still in the shower and what seemed to be a catch all basket of left behind used toiletries including used toothpaste and contact lens solution. Luckily we brought our own toiletries, but again nothing like the picture. I told the owner that her cleaning lady was doing her dirty.
Honestly, it almost seemed as if someone was living in it with their dog and got out for the weekend that we rented.
Give the house some love, a visit from an exterminator and some much needed updates it deserves it and has a lot of potential. Until then, I would not bring small children to this residence as my 2 year old was almost bit by a huge spider which were very common in the house.
Best of luck!