The home was a bit of a mixed bag. It was roomy, but the cleanliness was questionable. When we reported cockroaches, someone came immediately, which was much appreciated! The bedding, towels, and beach towels were CLEAN and in BEAUTIFUL CONDITION, as were the appliances, tableware, cooking utensils, and pans. Everything in the kitchen seemed practically new!
Swimming, for our family, is important, and we looked forward to the heated pool (an extra charge) and private sun deck! We were a little taken back by the loud noises coming from the other side of the back wall. No mention on the listing or in the reviews of the busy highway just yards away. Luckily, we had brought books to read, because conversing on the patio was a challenge.
But the thing which really struck us was the extremely hardened brown film which lined the upper tiles of the pool, although the pool service had just "cleaned" the pool. It took us 8 hours to rid it from the film with razor blades and a few Scotch Brite pads, but it looked so much better, and we immensely enjoyed the pool after it was clean. A safety thought: hand rails coming out of the pool,hot tub, and in the showers would save someone a fall.
The house, screen cage, and privacy fence were designed to beautifully make spaces for adults, children, and dogs! We have never stayed in a place set up so conveniently! For this reason alone, I WOULD rent it again. My husband WOULD NOT.