ZERO STARS!!! My experience at this VRBO rental was truly terrible. I booked this home to celebrate my 40th birthday, with the owner’s explicit permission to host guests for the occasion. Unfortunately, the entire experience was ruined by the host's appalling and invasive behavior.
First, the listing was misleading. It advertised three bedrooms, but there were only two. That was just the beginning. The owner *entered the property without permission* while my guests were inside, took photos of them while they were sleeping, and then began yelling at us to leave and kicked us out. It was a deeply disturbing violation of privacy and left us feeling unsafe.
The host and his family actually *live* in the home, which was never made clear. The house was cluttered with their belongings, and the fridge and freezer were packed with their food. Instead of feeling like a vacation rental, it felt as though we were intruding on someone’s personal space.
Throughout the stay, the host harassed me with stressful texts. Even after we left, he continued to badger me with messages. On top of this, he tried to extort extra money, demanding money per guest above what we had agreed on. I have written proof of our original agreement, but he blatantly lied and attempted to get more money after the fact.
This host showed a complete disregard for privacy, safety, and decency. If you value any of these things, *do not stay here*. What should have been a beautiful birthday turned into a nightmare.