Verified
4/10 Poor
Avery F. S.
12 May 2026
This property is in a very remote setting a short drive outside of town, which may appeal to travelers specifically seeking a secluded experience. However, families who are more accustomed to hotels, resorts, or more polished vacation rentals should be aware that the approach and overall atmosphere felt much more rugged than expected. The drive in involves a narrow (one-lane at times) road, and along the way there were tarped areas, stray cats, and a locked chain-link gate entrance.The villa itself appeared clean and was generally consistent with the listing photos, including the lovely pool & view, which was as advertised. The overall style of the property is rustic and dated, again consistent with advertised images.We also experienced communication issues upon arrival. Messages through the VRBO app were not answered, and we later learned we were expected to reference a separate email from Ruralidays for communication. In addition, the host phone number listed through VRBO was incorrect. The host did later try to make offers to address the situation, which we appreciated as a gesture of goodwill. We were also surprised to be asked via email to provide payment in cash, as this was outside our previous experience using vacation rental platforms.Overall, this property may work well for travelers seeking a remote stay, but it did not match the accessibility and communication we typically expect when booking through VRBO, especially at the price point of this property.
Avery F. S.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026





















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