My 17th time using VRBO.
THE HOUSE. Hot tub takes an hour to heat. The uneven stones around the pool are hazardous to walk on. Eaves leak dirty water onto the furniture. The dirty furniture wobbles on the uneven stones. The neighbors' dogs bark all day. There are no instructions for the hot tub or tv remotes. Ceilings are stained. Lights are missing globes. AC vents are clogged with dirt. No cover on a kitchen plug. MB mattress is stained. Laminate floor is buckling. AC closet is filthy. MB shower needs caulk. Front bedroom gets no AC. Garage bedroom has a noisy portable AC. Walls, trim and doors need repair and paint. The list is endless. All hosts know the problems and deficiencies of their properties. Most correct them before renting. Some, like Leo, ignore them hoping you won't care. There is nothing this host could have done, at the time, to correct these deficiencies so, since no renter is obligated to occupy a property 24/7, we decided to spend our last 3 nights elsewhere and use this pool, hot tub and beach during the day.
THE HOST. On move in day Leo 'never' replied to our 1pm text - he panics if you don't reply to his, immediately. On our last full day we arrived at 11am to find him poking around INSIDE the house. He has cameras, monitoring apps, and cleaner spies - that is not enough - he enters in a non-emergency without notice, our permission or our knowledge. This intrusion shocked and scared us. We refuse his credit. It may have tainted this honest review.