4/10
Older home in what seemed like an iffy neighborhood (I have never been to Utica prior to this trip so do not know the areas at all just going by how it appeared to me). I took a chance on this new listing because it checked a lot of boxes. Two bedrooms, kitchen, competitively priced, not far from where we had to go for a sports tournament. A day or two before arrival I still had not received check in instructions so I messaged the host. He was quick to respond and the directions were delivered as promised the next day. These instructions included how to access the house, where to park, the wifi password etc... We had no issues with checking in/gaining entry to the house. However, once inside it was clear the house needed a lot of TLC. The house had an odd smell to it (my step daughter thought it smelled liked cigarette smoke), there was a plant growing in through the window upstairs onto the bed, the bathroom clearly needed to be refreshed, and the paint was peeling in the shower. Overall, we had booked two nights but opted to head home after one.
Jamie L.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025