The view was absolutely stunning, and the house itself was beautifully decorated and very clean. We appreciated the thoughtful touches in the space and the overall aesthetic.However, several aspects of the stay made it difficult for us to fully relax. Since the hosts live in the home most of the time, there were quite a few personal areas that were off-limits, many with signs warning that alarms would sound if covers were moved. This made the space feel more restrictive than we expected.Additionally, while the thermostat had a sign indicating we could adjust the temperature within a set range, it was locked, which was confusing and a bit frustrating. The house manual was helpful in providing guidelines, but there were an overwhelming number of rules, many with strict instructions and warnings about potential charges if anything personal appeared “tampered with.”We don’t mind tidying up before departure, but the expectations were extremely specific—down to returning items to their exact location, stating they had photos as reference. This level of detail, combined with the tone of the manual, made the experience feel more like staying in someone’s private home than in a rental meant for guests.Overall, while the property itself was lovely, the strict rules and atmosphere made it hard to feel completely at ease.
