This VRBO rental was a huge disappointment. My main concerns were the cleanliness (or lack of) of the unit and the safety of the neighborhood.
In terms of cleanliness, I strongly suspect that the unit was not being cleaned by a professional cleaning service. The bathroom shower floor was dark with grime and dirt. The corners of the shower and shower door were covered in some sort of mildew or mold. There was hair and debris on the floor. The kitchen, although tidy, had a dirty sink, stove top, and refrigerator door. Furthermore, many items were not in working condition, including the ice maker.
In addition, the unit is located in an area directly across from an abandoned house that seems to draw a lot of people who, for lack of a better description, seemed to be looking for trouble (and wanted to make us feel unwelcome and intimidated). In addition, the home is located next to a mental health services building and near a skate park and a homeless kitchen. In no way did we feel safe walking through the neighborhood to get anywhere. We had to drive everywhere.
As soon as we checked in, I alerted the management company to our concerns about the unit. They asked for photos to back up our concerns, which we immediately provided. They did not get back to us with a resolution until after we checked out (three days later). They let us know that they were crediting us only $81 for our concerns. I'm shocked and disappointed! I would avoid this rental at all costs.