While the location of this home is excellent and the host was extremely communicative, the property did not match the expectations set by the listing photos.Upon arrival, we found the interior to be quite dark, as shades covered the front windows and blocked the outside view. The cleanliness was a major issue; the indoor furniture was visibly dirty to the point where we felt uncomfortable sitting on it. The outdoor area was also neglected, featuring an overturned table and chairs covered in thick leaves and pine needles. We actually had to clean the patio ourselves just to have a place to sit down and eat.The house has great potential but currently needs a lot of TLC to feel clean, bright, and safe for guests. Because of these issues, we ultimately decided to cut our trip short and leave early. To the host’s credit, they were professional and refunded us for the unstayed night, though we still incurred a heavy financial loss due to Vrbo retaining their service fees for the booking. I truly hope the owner takes the time to thoroughly clean and refresh the space so future guests can have the bright, clean experience advertised.