8/10 Good
Sharon B.
Dec 3, 2024
Nice but could be nicer
The house is well furnished in terms of actual furniture. Large comfy sofas in several areas allowed breathing room and overall comfort. Host was quick to respond to any questions prior to check in. We did not pursue any contact once we were in the house.
My first issue is that the kitchen is not well stocked. Yes, there were plenty of everyday dishes, glasses, and silverware, but there were some basic items missing, like mixing bowls or a salad bowl even. We used a large pot to mix a Caesar salad. Fortunately we were having Thanksgiving dinner at someone else's house. Not sure how we would have prepared and served it in this house.
Secondly, the house was only superficially clean. It was clear that someone had cleaned bathrooms, wiped down cabinets, and vacuumed exposed surfaces. But the dust on upper ledges, under beds, on ceiling fans, and around vents was pretty disgusting. The house could also use some paint touch ups, etc. to make it top notch.
Our final issue is that the house rules prohibited us from opening windows. I understand why this might be in effect during the extreme heat of the Phoenix area summer, but we stayed in the last week of November and would have liked to open some windows.
The house worked fine for us because there were enough bedrooms for our family, the location was fantastic, and we spent the majority of our time at my brother's home. Had we been in the house full time for Thanksgiving, I would have been far less satisfied.
Sharon B.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024