Pros:
-fabulous backyard with lots of space, amazing for stargazing
-spacious living area
-the owner told us about a new AC window unit that we could use so we were able to install it to keep 1 of the bedrooms cool for my pregnant friend
Cons:
-front door lock did not work
-coffee pot broken, had to purchase one on our own
-stains on almost every linen, we had to wash all the bed linens and towels upon arrival in order to feel comfortable using them
-unsanitary/not clean kitchen dishware
-rusty, unsanitary refrigerator/freezer with broken drawers
-stains on walls, furniture, ceiling, curtains, linens, floors
-tons of bugs inside due to the window issues (see note below)
-there's a small cottage in the backyard that we did not know about beforehand, it shares a driveway with the house and is literally in the backyard
-one of the bedroom doors (room with bunk beds) was broken so it did not fully close
-bathroom door would constantly pop open so we had to open a drawer to keep it closed
-no closet in room with bunk beds, instead, the home has command hooks with hangers to use
-a large piece of wood from the base of the house (outside) was missing, so there was a gaping hole leading to the foundation of the house
Biggest complaints:
-NO air conditioning - plenty of homes on the island don't have AC, but this was an issue for us because we couldn't use most of the windows to get fresh air/a breeze due to windows not staying open (we had to prop them open with other objects), rips in the window screens (we let in TONS of bugs by opening our windows) and windows without screens completely. we really wish we knew this in advance as our group had a pregnant women and several folks using the home during the daytime to work and it was insanely warm, it was very difficult to sleep on some of the warmer nights
-listing claims to have 3 bathrooms but make a note: this is not 3 full baths - one of the bathrooms is an outdoor shower. the location of the outdoor shower does not provide full privacy and we had to either drape a towel over the top or shower with a swimsuit on because if folks were enjoying the deck while you showered, they could see you
-listing does not accurately show the home's location. the map on VRBO shows this house as directly in town when in fact, it's a solid 20 minute walk to town. the "what's nearby" section is completely inaccurate
-overall, the home is outdated and very dirty