Taylor P.
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BEWARE ACCESS REALTY AND THE WHALE SONG
We arrived at the house and everything REEKED OF DOG PEE. We went room to room and noticed a dog had peed on just about every single rug it was DISGUSTING! We contacted them and the next day The company offered to have the house cleaned AGAIN and sent over the same ladies who failed to clean it correctly the first time. They advised me that “the prior guest was a 2 week stay with a dog (who apparently peed all over) and they spent over 4 hours in the home trying their best to remedy what they could on the Sunday turn after the guest checked out to make it as ready as possible for you. The rolled up rugs in the kitchen was accidentally left behind by the inspector, who was absolutely mortified she forgot it when we asked her about it.” (Rugs that were covered in pee and also left other rugs around the home with pee on them) They also sent over a maintenance person to clear out the COMPLETELY unusable fenced in dog area that was covered in weeds and pickers. Also almost every fence post is worn/unnailed and the dogs push them aside and can go in and out. (So not fenced in) LASTLY when I asked them what the owner said regarding compensation they stated they can only reimburse me $470 which is ONE nights stay. We had cockroaches and an infestation of ants because none of the windows or doors seal. I went back and looked at the photos online that I looked at before renting the house. THEY WERE ALMOST UNRECOGNIZABLE ! It seems they used photos from years ago when someone actually took care of the house and still promoted the house as being updated 2024. Will never use ACCESS REALTY AGAIN OR STAY HERE!!!
Response from Access Realty· Sep 18, 2024
Dear Taylor, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay, especially regarding the condition of the property upon arrival. We understand how frustrating this must have been, and we appreciate your patience as our team worked to address the concerns. As soon as we were made aware of the issues, our team responded quickly, and all concerns were addressed within 18 hours of being reported. We did offer to send a cleaner on the day of check-in, which you declined, and we later sent our cleaning team back to the property at your request. Maintenance was also sent to address the dog area and yard concerns. We regret that these efforts did not meet your expectations, but our team did everything possible to resolve the situation in a timely manner. Regarding compensation, the homeowner felt that refunding one night's rent was a fair resolution, given that the concerns were handled promptly, and the inconvenience occurred primarily on the first night. In relation to your concern about a bug infestation, the pests you encountered were waterbugs, which are common in coastal areas. We promptly had a pest control professional perform an exterior pest control treatment and offered to treat the interior as well, but this offer was declined due to your pets being present. All of our properties receive regular pest control treatments to address such concerns. Additionally, we would like to clarify the situation regarding the photos. The images you’re referencing appear to have been sourced from a third-party platform, likely TripAdvisor, which we no longer utilize. We are not responsible for outdated or inaccurate information on platforms we no longer manage, and we encourage guests to refer to our official site for the most current details and photos of our properties. Once again, we apologize that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we appreciate you bringing these matters to our attention. If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. Sincerely, Access Realty Team
