4/10 Poor
Virginia A.
6 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Beautiful house but sulphuric well
Initial checkin was very difficult because the vrbo system went down, so we were unable to access the property details or even a number for the property manager. To sort it out, we had to make several calls and sit on long holds. When we finally arrived at the property it was very dark and no lights were left on.
The property itself is really lovely - just like the pictures - and the views are incomparable. I love the cute kitchen and the deck. There is no beach to speak of but it’s easy to be outside.
Our chief issue with the property is that the well from which the property draws its water is highly sulphuric. Showering was a such an unpleasant experience that we simply didn’t - needless to say this was uncomfortable and disappointing. The smell of the water is overwhelmingly bad and actually permeates the entire house if you run it even for a short duration. I recommend the owners shock the well or fit it with a sulphur removing system before renting to anyone else. The property overall is clean but a few dead bugs, a few live ones, and some little things I’d address if it were mine (wipe out the drawers, give the stove knobs a good clean). I’d also replace the master mattress as it is a tad lumpy and run a walk up the grass from the road.
The property is pretty far up and remote. Not necessarily a bad thing depending on what someone is looking for.
Overall for us beautiful house but would not rent again due to the well water.
