My wife and I are seasoned travelers who have stayed in a wide variety of places. We've stayed in places that we felt were below average, some that were adequate, and others that were exceptional. We've booked through multiple platforms.
When we first arrived, I realized I'd never received the check in instructions with the door code. After logging in to VRBO, I located a phone number for the host & notified him via phone. He promptly called me back and said there had been issues with VRBO, & the email wasn't sent out 2 days prior as it was supposed to. This was not a big deal, and the host corrected it quickly.
Once inside, we noticed a foul odor in the kitchen. Additionally, the sink would not drain properly. We realized that the disposal was not functioning, & there was rotten food sitting in the disposal from previous renters which was causing the odor. After checking the breaker box panel & looking for a reset button on the disposal, I realized that it wasn't an easy fix. I sent a message to the host through the VRBO app so not to disturb his Thanksgiving Holiday, as this was not an emergency request. I never got a response.
In addition to the kitchen sink issues, the toilet tank in the front bathroom will not refill when flushed. So, we constantly refilled it with a cup using sink water. That was a bigger pain in the rear end.
With an abundance of cabins to choose from, I would look elsewhere next time I visit Hochatown.