2/10 Terrible
Shane W., Groveland, Illinois
May 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This is NOT a luxury property - beware!
I booked this property based on its description as a “luxury home,” but that label couldn’t be further from the truth. This is an old house that’s been poorly renovated—think “lipstick on a pig.” The workmanship was shoddy throughout, and it was clear that corners were cut during the so-called renovation.There were numerous issues during our stay:The thermostat was programmed to 50 degrees and kept resetting itself. I had to figure out how to reprogram it just to keep the house livable.No basic amenities: no Kleenex, no ice trays, no filtered water.The master bathroom had no hot water—just barely warm. The hot water handle in the shower was broken and spun uselessly.The towels provided were extremely low quality.Toilet paper holders weren’t even attached to the wall.The house is in a very unsafe neighborhood—not what you'd expect for a “luxury” stay.The street out front is technically two-way but lined with cars on both sides, making it a tight and dangerous squeeze for even one car.To top it all off, communication with the host was non-existent. I reached out multiple times with specific concerns and received nothing but canned, automated responses that didn’t address a single issue I raised.Bottom line: This was a frustrating and uncomfortable experience. I would not recommend this property to anyone—especially not under the false pretense of it being a luxury home.
Shane W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025