Title: Vacation beach home for sun and fun Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Vacation beach home for sun and fun Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun ## Photo gallery for Vacation beach home for sun and fun ![On the beach - Vacation beach home for sun and fun (Waialua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23976300/23976212/69e4cf58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player, music library, video library - Vacation beach home for sun and fun (Waialua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23976300/23976212/a8f253ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Vacation beach home for sun and fun (Waialua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23976300/23976212/c4a7c25b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Vacation beach home for sun and fun (Waialua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23976300/23976212/1da47cca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets - Vacation beach home for sun and fun (Waialua)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23980000/23976300/23976212/583a05a2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Experience sun and fun at this beach house, where breezy rooms open to balconies. Enjoy a hot jet tub, BBQ with outdoor furniture, and AC in the downstairs open room. With WiFi throughout and TVs in all rooms. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Vacation beach home for sun and fun Vacation beach home for sun and fun. Fully furnished 4 bedrooms, 2 bath, 10-bed house located one house back from the beach. Quiet and breezy with rooms that open to balconies. The host lives in one half of the duplex and the other half of the duplex is the rental. The host side of the duplex is 3 stories and the rental is 2 stories. Amenities include complimentary WIFI, TV’s in all rooms, a 6-hundred-watt stereo 4-channel 15-inch woofer including iPod with 11,000 songs, and DVD players. The kitchen offers a refrigerator, stovetop, microwave, coffee/tea makers, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Hot jet tub/stereo in one of the bathrooms. AC in the downstairs open room and the upstairs bedroom. Fans in other areas. Outside there are 2 showers, outdoor furniture and a BBQ available for your use. Recreational activities listed are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply. Notes: If electricity is left on when you leave, especially the fans, the host has the right to go into the rental and turn it off due to fire hazards. There are friendly cats on the property outside of the rental. MAXIMUM 12 people, 2 cars. Kids of any age are allowed. \*This property may not be rented for less than 30 consecutive days. Rental prices will not be reduced or adjusted based on the number of days the rental is actually used or occupied.\* For more information, please call my husband, Mike Segura. 8086375480 ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Music library - Stereo - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number TA-115-540-5824-01, 67015038, GE-115-540-5824-03 ### Property is also known as 3 Story Duplex House Waialua 3 Story Duplex Waialua A 3 Story Duplex House Waialua A 3 Story Duplex House Private vacation home A 3 Story Duplex House Private vacation home Waialua ## About the area Located in Waialua, this holiday home is on the beach. LiliʻUokalani Protestant Church and Kukaniloko Birthstones State Monument are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Sharks Cove and Pupukea Beach Park. Kuuloa Kai Charters and Waimea Arboretum and Botanical Garden are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. [Visit our Waialua travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waialua.dx6004013) [View more Holiday homes in Waialua](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Waialua-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6004013-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.58245%2C-158.12433&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IUy2Vvwdtx7VqS5FMO-tATrEKVE=) Waialua, HI ### What's nearby - ![Golden Hour the best hour #LifeatExpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11813/51719b98-4268-466c-a1d2-93e273295db7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Polo Beach 1 min walk \- 0.1 miles - ![Little surfer dude in Hawaii! Stay at turtle bay! #lifeatexpedia](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11811/04d7ef73-9d5b-4ad7-a7b1-ed949981a911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Kaiaka Bay Beach Park 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - ![First day on the beach in beautiful Hawaii🌺](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/11811/019c06fe-8d02-48a7-9d16-57101a0a8614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Haleiwa Army Beach 4 min drive \- 2.1 miles - ![Waimea Bay featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6162791/d7700328-6764-41c5-b4d8-45ab5860f812.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Waimea Bay 15 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Beach 12 min walk \- 0.7 miles ### Getting around - Hālaulani / Leeward Community College Station 32 min drive - Kapolei, HI (JRF-Kalaeloa) 38 min drive ### Restaurants - Giovanni's Shrimp Truck 6 min drive - Jenny’s Shrimp 5 min drive - McDonald's 6 min drive - Paalaa Kai Bakery 6 min drive - Starbucks 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vacation beach home for sun and fun pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Vacation beach home for sun and fun? ### What time is check-in at Vacation beach home for sun and fun? ### What time is check-out at Vacation beach home for sun and fun? ### Where is Vacation beach home for sun and fun located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Vacation beach home for sun and fun Reviews ## Reviews ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Kyle R. 10 Jan 2025 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Overall positive experience Overall positive experience, but wouldn't stay here again. The property is good, has some quirks, but very spacious, great location on the North Shore. We stayed here for one month in December of 2024.The main issues we had were regarding a mold/mildew smell we detected soon upon arriving. We asked the host to fix, he begrudgingly cleaned what we thought was the source of the smell (AC unit in our bedroom) it did help significantly. As time went on, we continued to smell mold/mildew, emanating from one of the closets. Based on how defensive and unhelpful the host reacted the first time we asked him to fix the issue, we just put up with the smell for the remainder of our trip. Please be more willing to help when issues arise, don't make me beg, just fix it or find someone who can. ##### Kyle R. Stayed 30 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Benjamin T. 28 Dec 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay This was a great place that accommodated our family perfectly. The location was perfect! Very close to everything we wanted on the north shore. The beach was literally 30 seconds away. We loved the deck! Mike was an excellent host and was super helpful from the moment we arrived until departure. This isn't a resort, so don't expect it to be. If your looking for a comfortable home with lots of room, close to the beach then this is your destination. We loved our stay! ##### Benjamin T. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Meghan O. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great Place to Stay! This was a perfect set up for my husband, myself, my 2 kids, and my in-laws. The two floors allowed for some privacy, but also great common spaces for everyone to hang out. The lanai was beautiful and all the fans and air conditioning units made it so comfortable. It is so close to the beach, less than a minute walk. We saw turtles and beautiful sunsets. And a warm outdoor shower to wash off the sand. Mike was great and super helpful. Would definitely stay again! ##### Meghan O. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie C. 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing host and awesome location!! What a fantastic stay! A walk across the street to a great beach that feels private, is fun for snorkeling, allows sunset and sunrise viewing, and has frequent turtle sightings. Mike is a tremendous host!! The house he built is so spacious and has everything you’d need and more- there are chairs, a surfboard, and boogie boards for the beach, Bluetooth speakers that rock the whole house, and a wonderful balcony with a ton of seating and great views- This was a terrific vacation and Mike’s attentive hosting and this great house were a giant part of that! ##### Debbie C. Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### bruce l. 21 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Homey Everything you could think of and more. 1 house off the beach. Mike is super helpful. Relaxing place. Thx . ##### bruce l. Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca B. 20 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Stay in Hawii This was a perfect fit for our family. The Landlord was very hospitable and good to work with. If I ever go back to Hawaii This is where I would stay! ##### Rebecca B. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### David W. 29 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, excellent hospitality Marie and Mike's place is a real gem, great location, lots of space, and excellent hospitality. ##### David W. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Steven A. 9 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Authentic Aloha place to stay We had a great stay at Mike’s place. His place was clean, organized and welcoming, Mike was welcoming. His laid back Hawaii style made us feel like staying at an old friend’s place. Our 3 teenage sons stayed comfortably in the boho style bottom level complete with stereo, tv, shower and kitchenette. The upper level had a full kitchen, full bath, 2 masters. And an entire outdoor covered deck. Mike had all the body-boards, snorkel gear and towels already there for us to use. The beach is easy walking distance. We will definitely be back. ##### Steven A. Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ignacita M. 14 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### family vacation We really enjoyed our stay. It was exactly what we needed to get away from the city and chaos of life. There was plenty of space, we could have had an even bigger group comfortably. ##### Ignacita M. Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### teddy r., United States 13 Dec 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was great to have easy beach access and our host was a great guy. The house had plenary of beds. It was great to have easy beach access and our host was a great guy. The house had plenty of beds. We had 8 in our group and we were all very comfortable. ##### teddy r. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence O. 8 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The home was perfect for us and our need The size of the house and it's location was great. We had a wonderful time during our stay. Mike the owner was helpful throughout our stay. ##### Lawrence O. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Pamela D. 8 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and comfortable We rented this property for 11 nights. There were 6 young women and 2 adults in our group. Having space to spread out was a top priority in our search. This property has tons of room to spread out and relax. We had room to spare! There are 3 seperate bedrooms and another large room with a double bed and a king bed. 2 livingrooms and a large beautiful deck (lanai)- my favorite spot! The nearly private beach- Stunning! The property included several extra amenities -lots of towels -beach mats -goggles -Boogie boards As someone else mentioned, there are bugs, but it's not from un-cleanliness as they implied. The house was spotless! Bathroom, kitchen, floors, appliances, even the often over looked baseboards, vents and windowsills- all very clean! You are visiting Hawaii- expect bugs. Laundry not an issue at all. Mike has several machines and was happy to get those started multiple times during our stay. He graciously made himself easily available to help with anything we might need. Even contacting us to warn us of a severe storm watch. (It passed and we had lovely weather the entire stay.) Be sure to contact Mike a few days before your visit to arrange your arrival times and other details! PS. Side note about your trip to Oahu- plan to book any special events or tours 2-3 months in advance. Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor, Polynesian Center, Kuoloa Ranch tours, Luau's, zip lines, etc sold out 2-3 months in advance. Enjoy! ##### Pamela D. Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Wendy D. 24 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hawaii is always great! We had rain the entire week we were in Hawaii and it was still a great trip! ##### Wendy D. Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Tammy R. 16 Mar 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Neighborhood off the beaten path If you are looking for size and a quiet beach, this place might be a good choice. We are a family of 10 and we all fit in existing beds comfortably with plenty of space to spread out. Property owner is friendly and helpful, he even put out a hammock for my kiddos with swing in during our stay. The house was clean and provided a large covered patio area on the upper level. Plenty of seating for dinning for our large family. TV's in every room but they are not set up for viewing of any kind except the living room TV located upstairs. Had to log into my own accounts to watch from roku devices on other units. Beach view is very narrow, but ocean waves can be heard from unit. Walk to beach is only about 500 feet from unit and is easy to access. Parking is on site, but can be a bit tricky if you have more than one vehicle. Entry to unit requires a brief walk through ground level that is covered in rocks, doors to unit do not lock, this was not an issue at all, but something to consider. You have to walk through the yard which is covered in rock, so you must carry your luggage to the unit door. This is not a 4 or 5 star unit, but is a great place for a large family to spread out and enjoy the nearby beach. ##### Tammy R. Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jana F. 20 Mar 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent stay We loved this property! Mike was amazing! The property was perfect for our family. Everyone has their own room. Plenty of space for everyone and plenty of fans to keep you cool at night. Mike let us use his boogie boards and snorkeling gear. Perfect location right off the beach. We loved it. We will stay here again! ##### Jana F. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea T. 29 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious Home The home was very spacious for our entire family. Upon our arrival we were greeted by Marie's husband not only was he friendly but also very attentive. He have us a tour of the home and made sure we were comfortable through our entire stay. We would definitely come back. ##### Andrea T. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian R., Sunrise 8 Feb 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Unbelievable Stay This pad was unreal. I have never rented a place with a mo' bumbin' sound system. Mike, the owner, is awesome and super attentive. Footsteps from a white sand beach and a view from the wrap-around porch is to DIE for.. The place is huge and the multitude of mirrors make it massive. Perfect for large groups looking for adventure. ##### Brian R. Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2020 ### 4/10 Poor #### Terry G. 14 Jan 2020 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### 10 Day stay We were a party of 12 (11 adults, 1 teenager). We stayed 10 days over Christmas and New Years. The house was adequate for our group. Be aware that the landlord literally comes with the house. Laundry requires his supervision and is outside the house. Be sure and have renters insurance. The battery went bad in one of the smoke detectors over a bed at 4 a.m. The next day we ask him to replace the battery and he refused so the next night we unhooked the detector and now he has filed a property damage claim against us. We regret that we cannot recommend the house to others. ##### Terry G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brian E. 6 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### large, unique home in great location Great host, very solicitous of our needs, checked in with us frequently. This home is in a great location, one house from the beach. Lots of space and accommodation for our group ##### Brian E. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Tina T. 23 Jul 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### plenty of space, great hospitality, but a little uncomfortable The house had many beds and was spacious. The hosts were very friendly and hospitable. However, both bathrooms had some issues (the layout of the downstairs toilet was strange, and the upstairs bath had a mild smell). We also encountered many bugs. Mike's friendliness made our stay enjoyable. ##### Tina T. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Debra R., Highlands Ranch 16 Jul 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location, 5 minutes from Haleiwa, about 15 to Waimea Bay! We had a large group and filled up all 5 bedrooms, it was very roomy and comfortable. We had to use some bug spray and keep the food put away, but there are a lot of bugs in Hawaii and if you come to the north shore, you know you are not staying at a resort. There is A/C in one room upstairs and one room downstairs, but during late afternoon we ran all the fans and it was warm. Be sure and wind down the shades on the east side deck to shade the house during the day. The outside showers were a lifesaver when we all got home from the beach, there are at least 2 outside showers, maybe more. The most remarkable feature of this place is that it is one house away from an almost private beach. We spent so much time at the beach right next to the house, saw turtles almost every time we snorkeled, even saw one sitting on the sand. We rented SUP's and could be out on them in 5 minutes. Several sunrise paddles and even one beach bonfire that we shared with some locals that ended around 5 am. Mike was super helpful, even printed some schoolwork for my daughter in grad school. As a huge fan of the history of this legendary surfing town, the house and everything about the north shore was magical! Don't miss - Waimea Bay Beach and Falls (luau is awesome), Clark Little gallery, Giovanni's Shrimp truck, Pupukea food truck (best Poke of your LIFE!) and of course Matsumoto's shave ice. Aloha :D ##### Debra R. Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Malia B., Norfolk 18 Jun 2019 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome location!!! Our party of 13 enjoyed our stay immensely. I don’t believe we could have found anything better for our family. Mike is an extremely gracious host and had many things available we did not expect. We would not hesitate to stay here again ##### Malia B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glynda K. 15 Apr 2019 #### Great location and Mike really wanted to make sure we had everything we needed. Felt like we had our The portion of the home rented is actually 2 stories. Has lots of beds. The second flor has the nice deck and is open and airy. The first floor was use primarily for sleeping. ##### Glynda K. Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### sharon n., Olympia, Washington 1 Apr 2019 #### not as promised Before booking, I spoke with host Mike. I specifically asked about stairs stating that several members of my party have mobility issues. He said it would not be an issue, just 4 small steps on main floor. Well, there are steps everywhere on main floor and the bathroom is so poorly built one sister fell on the steps coming out of shower, causing an ER visit. 4 more of us went to the ER which we blame on the musty, dirty conditions of this rental. Mike is proud that he built it but it is poorly, at best, created. Pictures show 2nd floor which did have 2 decent bedrooms and living space. The bathroom has a gargantuan bathtub that is unusable by anyone but a giant. Kitchenette counters are pieced together marble and formica with tape. So grimy, moldy coffee used filter in coffee pot, cockroaches and red ants. Not any basics in cupboards with just a sprinkle left in salt shaker. Mike did give us butter for 1st mornings' toast as we forgot to buy enroute along with groceries. Mirrors, mirrors everywhere. We felt we were being electronically monitored. Ridiculous number of mirrors and their placement made no sense. 1st floor only used for sleeping as it was dark and musty, even with windows open. Towels and linens stored downstairs and when doors opened to search for items, it fell off on my sisters' foot. Washing machine located outside but no dryer and assistance required for use. Several times when home sick in bed, we heard someone come in our rented area. This place should be condemned. Definitely the absolute worst rental we have ever had. ##### sharon n. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### KRISTINA N., DALTON GARDENS 4 Mar 2019 #### Great Location, Dated House Overall we enjoyed our stay in Hawaii. Mike, the host, was very helpful and friendly. There are pro's and cons to this house. PRO'S: Location- ocean view from deck, no neighbors to the back, and just steps to a kid friendly beach. We also loved staying on the North Shore versus Honolulu. The town of Haleiwa is a fun town to play at the beach, shop, rent gear, and eat. -The house is spacious and there were plenty of sleeping places for everyone. CONS: -Only 2 bathrooms for 12 people and one of the bathrooms is a midget-sized bathroom. Also, both bathrooms smelled like urine from our arrival on. The set-up of the house is odd. -The house is dated and cluttered, although I'm sure if it was updated, the rental price would increase dramatically. ##### KRISTINA N. Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2019 ---