The location of this home is outstanding—just a short walk to the beach, and we saw wild horses daily, which made the trip memorable.However, the house needs maintenance and better communication. On the first night, we discovered a water leak from the ceiling in the downstairs bedroom caused by a clogged HVAC drain line. I managed to fix it and clean the water using the provided towels. When we tried to wash them, we found the washing machine wasn’t working and remained unusable for the rest of the week.The homeowner responded promptly and sent help, but the HVAC tech arrived unexpectedly at 10:30 p.m. The main living area has a portable A/C unit that requires frequent emptying, which we weren’t aware of. This led to water damage in the master bedroom below.The downstairs bedroom had a moldy smell and wasn’t suitable for sleeping. With nine guests and limited towels, not having a washer was a major inconvenience. I also requested additional towels and only received enough for 1 for each guest for the remainder of the week. Lastly, there was no working grill. I reached out after reading a review and was told to bring my own.Overall, the location is fantastic, and the owner was responsive, but the property needs basic upkeep and clearer instructions. With a little attention and some much-needed TLC, it could be a great rental we’d consider returning to.