6/10 Okay
Cathy F.
7 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
A near miss. Great interior decorating, but uncomfortable for several reasons.Not possible to sleep in this VRBO without sleep masks, because SECURITY SPOTLIGHTS from the adjacent commercial/industrial properties shine into all the windows. The window shades let light in through bamboo, or in one bedroom, around the edges of the bubble shades. The security cameras/motion sensors in the corners of the rooms inside the house add to the sense of being in a dangerous neighborhood. Both of us (an experienced world traveler and her very large, very muscular boyfriend) were nervous in this house. You might check the crime statistics for the block to find out if all the security measures are needed.The absence of lamps makes it uncomfortable for guests who dislike overhead, bright lights. There were no screens on the windows during our stay; we couldn't open windows to get a breeze or freshen the interior air without risking bugs.Two blocks away, you can find a really pleasant residential neighborhood and the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind...amazing place. The Mexican restaurant on the corner was good. The owners of this VRBO have decorated it perfectly with very high finishes/quality of appliances. Even a brand-new iron.We left after our first night, sacrificing the cost of the second night...and, of course, the compulsory damage deposit. We fled to a pleasant Fairfield Inn that cost 1/2 the cost of one night at this VRBO.
Cathy F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026