4/10 Poor
Morgan T.
29 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Persnickety Rules
Let’s start with the good. The property was tidy and in a great location for Ocean City and Bethany Beach, and private beach access was a huge plus. However, a set of overbearing rules, notes on every single item in the home, and an inaccurate listing left us feeling like an imposition and unwelcome. The hosts priority was clearly on keeping the property in a certain way, and not on guest comfort. I booked the property about 6 months in advance for a special event in Ocean City, and upon booking there was no indication of needing to bring our own bedding, a unique check in procedure, or insane rules. A few days prior, the host informed me about bringing bedding and sending a long, confusing email about check-in.
this is a condo in a resort style property that requires a resort badge ($15 per person in extra fees) and a parking pass. At the property we were instantly greeted with signs, tags, and a long list of dos and don’ts. The rules included sitting on a clean sheet on the couch to avoid soiling it, and leaving a completely clean sink/drain catcher. The signs were on every item in the unit. Not complying with the rules led to threats of fines, for items as small as having not placed the remote back in its original place. This left us to feel like we were walking on eggshells for simply existing in the space.
Overall, the onerous rules and stress caused by following them to the letter made this an unpleasant stay.
Morgan T.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024