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Reviews of Dog-friendly home and studio with private hot tub, central AC, and pool table

Dog-friendly home and studio with private hot tub, central AC, and pool table
Murphys, CA

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Johanna S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay
Had a few issues with the water and hot tub but property manager was attentive fixed them right away.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2024
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope we can host you again!

2/10 Terrible

Shirley L.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lack of cleanliness was the dealbreaker
This could have been a great stay, but the lack of cleanliness is what ruined it for us. I have what I believe to be standard expectations (i.e. I don’t expect perfection), but this home didn’t meet the bare minimum, especially when it came to 1) the bathrooms and 2) the kitchenware. Bathrooms: It was very clear that the showers weren’t even rinsed down with water, let alone cleaned. For such a high cleaning fee, you’d expect there to be some effort in this area. There was quite a bit of body hair left behind… it was pretty gross. So if the cleaners didn’t even do a water rinse, I can’t imagine they put the effort to use any sort of cleaning products on things like the countertops, toilet seat, etc. We were grossed out by that idea and even left a day early. We booked Friday to Monday but left Sunday morning. It was especially unfortunate because I brought my crawling baby, and I couldn’t trust that she was touching a recently cleaned floor. Again, I didn’t expect it to be so clean you could eat off of it, but my basic expectation was that perhaps it was mopped before our arrival. I couldn’t trust that it was. Kitchen: Again, a lack of basic cleanliness. The fridge/freezer hadn’t been wiped down. We pulled mugs from the cabinet that were not clean. I’m not talking about a single little missed drop but like half a mug being covered in dried coffee. This meant we had to rewash kitchen items before using them. Having to do extra dishes on vacation - not great.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house
What a fantastic home privately nestled against an old quarry that had everything we could've asked for. The house was spacious, was stocked with myriad games, has plenty of sleeping accommodations and the little separate cottage is an absolute gem. The grounds are beautiful. The local management staff was extremely responsive and provided first class customer service. We loved our stay and will definitely be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D., Livermore, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
Great property, clean and beautiful grounds. We would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great get away place for friends and family
Took an annual trip with some friends and this place was fantastic. Quite, private, clean and plenty of great amenities. I was a little worried after reading some of the reviews about the property condition, but we had zero issues with the property. Clean and kept up nicely. Yes, the driveway is a little rough but its a house basically in the mountains on a dirt/gravel road. Kind of to be expected in my opinion. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Anthony J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cool Property, but needs some maintenance
We had an enjoyable stay, the inside was relatively clean, the outside could use some love. I can understand how the property can get pretty worn given its location, but it could be an amazing stay if it received some investment and regular upkeep. Side note, don’t use the trash compactor unless they provide the appropriate bags. It isn’t a fun clean up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2023
Hi Anthony, thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us, we are so glad to hear that you had a phenomenal getaway. We appreciate you letting us know that there is room for improvement and we will follow up with our local team regarding your feedback. We hope to host you for another great stay in the future!

8/10 Good

Vincent S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place but…….
This place was in an awesome location and had great amenities but it needed a lot of upkeep. The ponds that were there were basically mosquito breeders. The driveway was treacherous totally needs to be graded. The weeds around the property were waist high. It took me one hour to weed the bocce ball court and get it in shape so we could play. If they could keep this place up to snuff, it would be a five star resort. Saying all that if we come back to Murphys, we would love to stay there again with our family, but they need to keep the place in shape.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul 2023
Thank you for your review, Vincent and we deeply apologize for the pest issues and the the other issues that you've experienced during your stay and appreciate you bringing these issues to our attention. Our homes are treated quarterly for pests, and our property manager has assured us that they are taking preventative measures to combat the entrance of unwanted critters. We have forwarded your concern to our local operations manager to avoid future complaints and we hope to host you for a more comfortable stay in the future.

8/10 Good

Julie J.

Great Property for a family
This house was great for my family of 12 (6 adults & 6 Grandkids). The kids had a lot of room to run around and play. There was lots to do Bocci Ball, ping pong, pool & corn hole (we brought ours). There is a seperate one bedroom, one bathroom cottage. When we had a problem with the lock to get in the support staff was quick to answer and help out. The tile floors were not cleaned, but that was the only issue. The best part was we didn't have to leave to have lots to do for the kids. We would be happy to visit this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your valuable feedback with us. We are sorry for any issues you encountered during your stay. We passed your comments along to our local manager to review and we appreciate guests’ preferences as a means to continually improve. We look forward to hosting your next stay!

6/10 Okay

Tim D.

good family retreat
The house was a very good option for a family get together with a kitchen and dining area that suited the needs for our shared meals. The guest house was a very good option for my daughter’s young family. However, the yard was in very poor condition. Lots of weeds, overgrown paths and 2 deteriorated ponds. The yard has lots of potential but someone has decided not to maintain it. We were very disappointed with the yard because it was a very big reason we selected this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2023
Thank you for sharing your feedback and bringing some items to our attention that may need some TLC. We have forwarded your feedback to the local staff so they can work to improve the house for future guests. Please know that our guest services team is available 24 hours a day to assist should any concerns arise during your visit. We hope you choose to stay with us again!

6/10 Okay

Christine S.

Property in disrepair
We all agreed this home was once probably a beautiful place but it is very clear that it has been neglected. The yard was extremely overgrown foxtails everywhere, the water feature is a stagnant pond full of algae, the hot tub took over 72 hrs to get just up to 96 degrees so we weren’t even able to use it during our visit. Multiple glasses cracked, a knob on the stove broken, pet stain on the area rug, couch covers in need of replacement or deep cleaning multiple stains , road in severely washed out you can only get an suv down there . Saving grace the beds were comfy and there were plenty of clean white towels. Unfortunately, I would not recommend anyone stay here until there’s some major work on the home.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

kevin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
great place to stay
the house is amazing and in a perfect location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property- lots of room!
We had a great stay with all 10 of our family members there. The property is huge and the dogs were in heaven. The houses were nice - only issues were the security gate stopped working on the 2nd day and the trash cans were all still full when we arrived so we had nowhere to put garbage. We had some ants and several cabinet doors were off the hinges. When I contacted the property manager they just told us the same info we were given before arrival. We know the code. It was not working. I know garbage pickup is Fridays. It was not picked up! We still had a great trip and made lots of memories.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Elaynah R.

Nice spot.
Looks just like pictures, outdoor cornhole was missing bags, but very nice place with lots of room and fun options like ping pong and pool table…. could have been a bit cleaner. Love that they allow dogs, detached cabin is very cute and space efficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
We stayed in December. We got a little snow which was great. The home was cozy but could benefit by some additional decor. Unfortunately we were unable to access the smaller structure/cabin due to it being locked with an unprovided key until the middle of our stay. We made due in the main structure which worked out nicely. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2023
We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We will be sure to pass your suggestions along to our local manager who will work with our homeowner to make necessary upgrades. We look forward to hosting you again!