2/10 Terrible
Youssef B.
16 Feb 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
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Our stay at this vacation home had its ups and downs. While the location is private and offers beautiful views of the harbour, as well as close proximity to the beach, there were several aspects of our experience that left us disappointed.First, guests are required to remove all garbage and recycling themselves, taking it to designated areas offsite. We were only provided with one garbage bag for the entire week and had to purchase additional bags ourselves. Given that a cleaning fee is required upfront, we expected a more convenient waste disposal system.The house itself could benefit from better maintenance. While generally tidy, it is in need of a deep clean, particularly in areas like pot lighting, vents, and windows, where dust and buildup were noticeable. The most concerning issue was a strong mold smell in some of the kitchen cupboards which made it necessary for us to wash dishes immediately before using them every time we did.Additionally, guests must cover the cost of electricity and heating, which is understandable, but given the poor insulation—such as a drafty, rattling kitchen door and a warped window allowing cold air in—it felt like we were paying extra due to maintenance issues.Our interactions with the host, Catherine, were mostly positive. She was friendly and responsive via text. However, she did arrive unexpectedly on two occasions, once as a check-in (which we didn’t mind), but the second time was quite late at night (9:50 PM) to deliver an alter
Youssef B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025