I had eagerly anticipated a peaceful July 4th weekend at a private vacation spot, but my expectations were completely dashed. Upon arrival, I discovered that the basement rental (info not included in the post), which was supposed to be our private retreat, was in fact part of a bustling family gathering hosted by the owner upstairs. They were using every part of the property — the dock, the house, even the laundry room — leaving us unable to enjoy the peaceful getaway we had planned.
I immediately contacted both the host and Vrbo for assistance, but despite my messages, I received no response from the host regarding whether his family intended to stay for the entire weekend. Frustrated and unable to relax in an occupied space, we left the property and returned later that evening, only to find out then that the family intended to stay the entire weekend.
This situation left me incredibly disappointed, as I had specifically booked the spot for a private vacation. Had I known in advance about the family gathering, I would have made other arrangements. Unfortunately, it was July 4th weekend, and all nearby hotels were fully booked. We managed to find a room the next day, but the inconvenience was significant.
Despite my request for a full refund, the host only offered a partial refund, which added to my frustration with the entire experience. Gary said he had told me he'd have people over making noise, which is not true. I shared all my proof with Vrbo.