First impressions were good.
We were disappointed to see that the front deck [pictured], had not been cleared of debris or sticky residue from overhanging trees. Similarly, the rear deck had not been cleared either. Pads and cushions for the outdoor furniture had been stored away somewhere. Likely in the garage. We did not use any.
Except for access to the rental unit and the back yard grill, we did not use either deck.
As soon as we entered the rental unit, there was an over-powering smell of cannabis. We called the unit’s manager who assured us that she was not aware of the smell and that it could not have originated in the unit. Still we, and friends who came to visit, noticed the odour throughout our stay.
The tap water had such a strong odour [likely H2S dissolved gas] that we did not drink it. When we called the unit’s manager to inquire, she advised that: “We drink it.” Thankfully, there was bottled water available.
We were later advised that the homes and cottages on Swansea Point do not have access to “city” water. We looked into it further to discover that the water for all units on Swansea point is untreated water sourced from a deep well.
The interior of the rental unit is immensely packed with the owner’s belongings. Hundreds of aged DVDs. Countless books. Nickknacks of every description adorned the furniture [pillows] shelves, tables and counters. Just too much “stuff”.
The kitchen was no exception. Every drawer seemed to be stock full. 20 or 30 bread knives? Same for spoons and forks. Pots and pans aplenty. Overwhelming.
The instructions for accessing the internet for the TV persuaded us not to use the TV at all.
The unit has two bedrooms. We used only the “master” bedroom. Sleep was quite uncomfortable since the owner had place a rubber sheet directly under the bottom, cotton sheet.
It was quite hot during our stay with daytime temperatures in the mid- to high 30s.
Thankfully, the rental unit had one 18” reciprocal fan [although its base was broken].
The propane grill in the rear yard is on its last days. The heating elements are severely corroded and the grill temperatures are not consistent. We did use the grill on two occasions.
The fridge door does not close on itself. And when closed, it opens on its own when the freezer compartment is opened.
The WiFi was consistent but slower than that to which we are accustomed.
Overall Value of Swansea Point, Property ID 1174023; 2 of 5 stars.