By the owner's own scale, we give this house 1 star because we left early. We spent as much time at the beach as possible to minimize our time in the house, and decided to just head out before our stay was over. We left early because of the condition of the interior, namely the strong smell of pets and smoke throughout, the mildew covered clothes washer which we didn't feel safe using, sections of the ceiling peeling away and hanging down, and exposed light fixtures. And in case of emergency, good luck finding the fire extinguisher which was hidden behind the under-counter garbage can. Having a 'strict no smoking policy' does not mean people do not smoke, and there were noticeable orange streaks on numerous walls, indicating untreated smoke stains and saturation. The bathroom is extremely small with no surfaces to place anything and no ventilation. The exterior around the house was unkept and overgrown to the point we could not even find a water spigot to rinse off our beach items outside. One room had carpet and that carpet was very worn down, possibly from frequent shampooing for pets. But the curtains and furniture hold pet and smoke odors the same as carpets, so beware if you or your family have any pet allergies.
Pros: The exterior deck and firepit are nice, and a much better way to spend your time at the house. Also, we found the internet to be sufficient for streaming on the living room TV, and the A/C units in several rooms were enough to keep the temperature comfortable.