Kevin is friendly and accommodating. He allowed earlier check-in, was good about being in contact.
There are nice parks in the area, but the description is a bit misleading. It is not “on the drive” it is a 20-30 minute walk.
House is not “newly renovated” parts of the house were renovated, but it seems like that was a few years ago.
The yard was used for storing tires, had an old Xmas tree still in the stand and cabinets that partially block the front gate. Kevin did come and set up the garden furniture, but still not as pictured.
The yard has a gate with the neighbours behind who go through to take out recycling/ garbage. Not a big deal, but I specifically asked if it was private. He should have mentioned the adjoining gate, again not a big deal, but did surprised me and the dog twice when someone came through.
The house is very much lived in when not listed on vrbo. This is an adjustment if you are used to vacation rentals that are specifically set up for rentals. Limited space in bathroom/ bedrooms and kitchen to store things. Not a big deal for short stays, but we were there for over two weeks. He did come over later and pick up a bunch of items from fridge/freezer & there was a dresser in main bedroom that was cleared out, some storage in 2nd bedroom. No storage in 3 rd bedroom or bathrooms, only one shelf in kitchen.
The house is not sparking clean, more a “lived in clean”.
Better cleaners and more transparency in the listing would benefit all!