I arrived at the house on the evening of my birthday with my family, only to be met with an unpleasant surprise. My mum, who had just arrived from America earlier that morning, and I had to don cleaning gloves and brave an hour-long cleaning session before we could bring the kids and our belongings inside. The grass outside had not been mowed, the beds were left unmade and messy with used sheets, the toilet was dirty, and food crumbs were scattered all across the couches, kitchen bench, and floor.
Despite this unwelcome situation, we managed to have a pleasant stay. The location of the house was very nice, and its size was perfect for our large family. We were blessed with sunny days throughout our stay and the kids really enjoyed using the kayaks! Overall, our experience turned out to be positive. I plan to reach out to the owner to seek reimbursement for the extensive cleaning we undertook upon arrival. This massive effort was undertaken by a birthday girl and her jet-lagged mum on the first evening of our vacation- it felt outrageously unfair!