This older home, with unique architecture, is a well kempt house with updated appliances and plumbing fixtures. The house was clean, except for the thick dust on ceiling fan blades. The large screened patio was delightful, with a nicely furnished sitting area and a nice dining area. The kitchen was well equipped and there was a nice selection of toiletries in the master bathroom. The views from the large living room windows and patio were great. A very relaxing atmosphere.
There are a few downsides to this property. The biggest issue is flying insects. When we pulled in the driveway and opened the car doors, we were surrounded by flying insects, which also flew into the car. As we approached the front door, the swarm of hundreds of insects was worse than the driveway. Fortunately, these insects did not bite or sting. Our goal was to spend lots of time on the dock, but the flying insects in the backyard were awful. These insects covered the patio screen and screen door. Upon opening the door, the bugs started flying all over us. These insects apparently live in the grass, as with each step we took to go to the dock, hundreds of these bugs were flying all over us. After one trip to the dock and back, we were done using the dock. We did go to the store to buy outdoor flying insect spray, which worked well to clear the bugs away from the front door, our car, and off the patio screens. Unfortunately, the effect did not last, and we made another trip to buy 2 more cans of insect spray which required daily use to minimize the insect problem. Each morning we had to sweep away thousands of dead bugs from the front porch area.
The other main issue we had was with the living furniture. The cushions of the sofa sat on a sheet of plywood. If the support structure is that bad, it’s time for a new couch. Also, the backside of the love seat had a spring sticking out of the fabric. Both pieces of furniture looked to be very old. We also specifically asked about the use of scented laundry detergent and were told they use unscented products. The sheets and towels were scented and the laundry detergent in the laundry room was scented. We rewashed the linens using our own unscented detergent.
This new listing has the potential to be a great rental. Have an exterminator spray the yard for the pesky insects, replace the living room furniture, and do a little touch up painting. This property would then be worth the money being charged.