Matt, the host, was quick to respond to messages. This was a gathering of family for an early holiday celebration, and it worked well that way (12 people, with only 7 spending the night). We chose this house because of the great location, enough room, and the ‘strict no-pet policy’ to help our family members with allergies. The house was as it appeared the pictures, except for the garage recreation area. Unfortunately, the smell of dogs hit us when we walked in the door. There was a pooper scooper at the back door along with a sign about cleaning up after your pets. Matt, the host, contacted us the night before checkout to ask to give him a favorable review. I told him about the smell, and he repeated the ‘strict no-pet policy’, but we did not violate the policy! Overall, the property functioned for us. The pet smell was disappointing.