When I booked the rental, the “Stairway to Seven” didn’t really catch my attention. The pictures on the VRBO page were of a very nice unit and I was sold. However, what the description doesn’t tell you is that this unit does not have an elevator and yes, it has two sets of stairs to walk up. To some, this wouldn’t be a problem but for our group, it presented challenges. Everyone in our group was a senior, a few with physical challenges that made having to climb stairs a problem. Add to that, we brought coolers filled with food and drinks, our luggage and other supplies.
For the sake of space, I’m going to give my Pros and Cons for this rental and my final conclusion.
Pros: (1) Plenty of room and nice sized bedrooms; (2) the air conditioner works VERY well; (3) Situated in a good location; and (4) Management was responsive when contacted about “fixable” issues.
Cons: (1) Pictures on rental page should include a picture of the stairs so potential guests can make a more informed decision about renting; (2) Need greater assortment of pots and pans – pots were rusted and not usable; (3) Furniture had slip covers but actual furniture could use a good deep cleaning; (4) noticed several areas of accumulated dust on sprinklers and some smoke detectors; (5) non-working smoke detectors (door and battery missing); trash and water left on floor on the upper level.
Conclusion: I think this is a good rental that can be great with a few changes. I would not advise anyone with physical challenges or health issues to rent this locale. It would be nice if management changed their description to include that the rental is not ADA compatible. Also, a sweep by someone to make sure TV’s are in working order, unit has been properly cleaned and adding mattress covers that can be disinfected between guests would also be a good practice. I personally wouldn’t rent here again but, with a few changes, I would recommend it to anyone who needs a lot of space and who doesn’t mind the stairs.