First impressions are crucial, and his place did not make a good first impression. First, the grass had not been mowed in many weeks, preventing us from doing anything in the yard. Some of the bricks on the walkway were loose, creating a tripping hazard. I had to contact the host to get check-in information the morning of our reservation. The check-in information was confusing, with numerous special instructions, especially about the door lock mechanism. If you must give people numerous special instructions, it is time to change the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism does not make the door seem very secure either. My family and I have stayed at numerous VRBOs over the years and never had a problem with the locking mechanism. We stayed in another VRBO after this one, and all was silky smooth, and the first impressions and overall impressions were great. Moreover, some of the bath towels provided were still damp, making for an unpleasant after-shower experience. The unsecured rugs inside the house curl up every time you walk on them, posing a tripping hazard. Plus, the rugs are unnecessary. Finally, the bathtub in the master bedroom has black spots. The house was advertised as brand new. How can a brand-new house already have black spots on the tub? As I stated, my family and I have stayed at numerous VRBOs previously and had good experiences. This place was far short of our expectations.
