We arrived at the property approximately one hour after the scheduled check-in time following a four-hour drive, expecting it to be clean and ready. Unfortunately, the house was dirty, untidy, and clearly unprepared for guests. This was not a minor oversight—it was unsuitable for check-in.As a result, our plans to shower and head into town for dinner were completely disrupted, and we ultimately had to cancel our dinner reservation. Traveling with two young children, this situation caused unnecessary stress, delays, and frustration after a long day of travel.While the host did respond and eventually sent cleaners, the damage to our first night in town was already done. The experience significantly impacted the start of our stay and was very inconvenient, especially given that we arrived after the official check-in time.