Fine duplex, maintained ok, extremely tight passageways, severely blocked views of the ocean. But the problem is less with the property itself and more with the owners/managers. They communicate badly in writing and verbally, and they create and belabor petty non-issues, while ignoring their responsibility in under-delivering.
1) On at least three occasions, the owner wrote "Please do (XYZ) " when she meant to use "not".
2) The lease stated that "the property is furnished and does include bed linens and bath towels..." It did not, and it cost me a day shopping for linens and towels...to add insult, owners demanded that the non-existent linens and towels be placed in a special laundry basket at checkout, until I reminded them that they did not furnish the linens or bath towels (which they confirmed).
3) The owner emailed me a message and lease attachment...the body of her email said, "We do provide beach towels, beach chairs or beach equipment." But they provided none of these...a little bait and switch, perhaps, or her frequent tendency to forget to include "not"; confusing.
4) Upon realizing I needed to bring a 3rd car, I asked if she could recommend an alternative parking location (garage, lot, etc.), even if it came with a cost. She made a recommendation, but her husband, upon letting me in, volunteered that a 3rd car might be okay if it didn't cross a line in the driveway...I mentioned that a 3rd would definitely cross that line and that I'll find a different place. No problem so far. But then the wife blasts me with texts "Please do park a 3rd car at our home... (notice her omittied "not" again?!)...it will cause an issue...Anthony was taken aback by your response [to] inquire again about parking a 3rd car." Somehow, either Anthony mischaracterized the conversation, or she was on the warpath. Regardless, I NEVER inquired...Anthony volunteered and I still declined.
5) Owners requested that I let them know when I get on the road, which I did. I gave an ETA, as well. While I was driving, and unable to see subsequent texts, owners then asked that I let them know when I'm 30 minutes away. I obviously did not see this until I was at a stop light 20 minutes away, at which point I let them know. Both owners are condescending hot heads, wasted time lecturing me about the 10-minute difference.
I finally had to ask her to stop the unwarranted abrasive texts.
Mind you, no compensation was offered for these inconsistencies or conduct.