This was meant to be a special family vacation for nine of us, planned months in advance through VRBO. Unfortunately, it became a very stressful experience. When we arrived at check-in, the home looked beautiful and well-equipped, but we were immediately hit with a strong smell of marijuana and cigarettes in a non-smoking property.Despite contacting the host, no suitable alternative was available, so we stayed and purchased products to reduce the odor. One bedroom remained strongly affected, where my sister-in-law and nine-year-old nephew were sleeping. Two days later, marijuana was discovered hidden under a mattress while searching for a lost phone. I notified the owner, property manager, and contacted police to remove it.The owner refused to refund any nights. Only the pool heater fee was refunded, and the cleaning fee was offered only if I agreed not to leave a negative review or discuss the drugs found, which was unacceptable.While the area itself was enjoyable, the handling of this situation was not. I hope sharing this helps other families avoid a similar experience.