I would like to start by saying that I did not get the check in email from the host. I had to call VRBO to get it. At arrival, we saw a notice from the sanitation department on the door, stating the vegetation was too high (which is was).
Upon entering, we were greeted with an incredibly strong smell of marijuana & cigarette smoke.
Next, we discovered only 5 towels total(no hand towels or wash cloths). There were 8 of us. When I had corresponded earlier with the host, I had specifically asked if there would be towels for 8, and I was assured there would be The host did not respond, to me, or to VRBO about the towels. After several calls to VRBO, I went ahead and purchased towels for the group.
Later that night, we discovered only 5 spoons & 5 forks total! The host never responded about this!
In the morning, some drain flies were observed in the upper bathroom. The upper bathroom did not have a shower curtain. The water pressure was not good, and only increased when making it so hot that no human could shower in it. The toilet seat was 1/2 broken. AC's not set up well.
The upper floor transition was sticking up & my niece(11) ripped her sock & cut her foot on it.
The house is in the fly path of JFK, so planes are landing constantly. It is difficult to sleep. The house is near a fire station, which goes off periodically. The screen doors did not have hinges. There were no dressers for our clothes. Only 2 bedrooms had a tv. I would not recommend to stay here!