Experience the sights and sounds of New York when you stay at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath Islip Terrace vacation rental! With its chic interior, furnished patio, and private pool, this apartment offers something for everyone. Spend your days diving into the pool, grilling out on the patio, or taking a day trip to explore Times Square and admire the Statue of Liberty. After a fun-filled day in the city, return home to cozy up by the fire pit and roast marshmallows as the sun sets. Adventure awaits!
DAY TRIP: Brooklyn (51 miles), Times Square (52 miles), Central Park (52 miles), Little Italy (52 miles), Rockefeller Center (52 miles), Empire State Building (52 miles), 5th Ave (53 miles), Statue of Liberty (55 miles)
SUN & SAND: Overlook Beach (5 miles), Islip Beach (5 miles), Town Beach (5 miles), Bayport Beach (9 miles), Corey Beach (10 miles), Atlantique Beach (20 miles)
TEE TIME: Gull Haven Golf Course (3 miles), Timber Point Golf Course (3 miles), West Sayville Golf Course (5 miles), Wind Watch Golf & Country Club (6 miles), Heartland Golf Park (9 miles)
AIRPORTS: Long Island MacArthur Airport (7 miles), LaGuardia Airport (46 miles)
The tub backed up with sewage and food items.
The wall to the right of the tub has severe water damage and black mold.
The master bed was advertised as a King. In reality it is a queen sized bed that has a huge dip in the middle
The tile floors had huge holes in them. The towel racks in the bathroom were ripped out of the wall and not staying on the wall. The walls had an over abundance of scratches in the paint and gouges in all rooms.
The entire apartment smells like rotten food
the refrigerator smelled like fish and was missing the entire bottom shelf.
There were ants in the kitchen that we tried treating with spray that was left under the sink.
The bedrooms had mismatched furniture and was uninviting.
The outdoor property was not as described or shown in the pictures online. The pool and surrounding deck were unusable due to lack of maintenance. There were footprints from someone stepping in paint and walking on the deck. There was discarded building supplies near the trash cans. There was a garden house strewn in the driveway that we had to navigate around everytime we accessed our car. The landscaping was disgusting and unfinished.
The entire property is in disrepair and needs updating
Our entire stay was unenjoyable and very disappointing.
ON A POSITIVE NOTE - Evolve, the management company was VERY responsive and helpful.
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
Hi Nancy, we're glad to hear that you found Evolve to be very responsive and helpful during your stay. We take it seriously when issues are brought to our attention, and we followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback. They wanted to share the following:
-The sewage issue was promptly addressed and resolved shortly after it was reported. This was an unfortunate natural occurrence, and steps have been taken to prevent it from happening again.
-A new cleaning company has been hired to ensure a higher standard of cleanliness moving forward.
-The kitchen and refrigerator have been thoroughly cleaned and necessary parts replaced.
-The furniture in the bedrooms has been reviewed, though we were not aware of any specific concerns regarding mismatched pieces.
-The pool area was recently opened and has been maintained for guest use. Any maintenance issues have been addressed.
-Landscaping has been improved and maintained regularly. We are committed to keeping the outdoor areas in good condition.
Thanks for taking the time to leave your review and for choosing our home.
This unit has no dishwasher, smoke alarm, carbon monoxide detector, icemaker (not even trays to make ice, or shampoo as stated. It is in the basement of a house. Uneven levels to walk to basement door so not safe for the elderly as stated. Someone lives in a shed in the backyard. Outdoor kitchen filthy. The grill had rotten meat, outdoor fridge filled with black mold. The firepit had no propane but wouldn't work anyway cause all the controls broken. Cardboard boxes strewn around yard & outdoor kitchen filled with rotten food & other trash. Upon arriving place smelled of fish & urine. Very very disappointed to say the least.
Hi Diana, This is Evolve and we would like to thank you for your detailed feedback. We sincerely apologize for the issues you encountered during your stay. We take such concerns very seriously and strive to ensure all our guests have a comfortable and pleasant experience.
We understand that your experience fell short of expectations, and we have already taken steps to address the problems you mentioned. The owner's cleaner has already visited the property to resolve these issues, ensuring that future guests will not encounter the same problems.
As you are aware, based on our resolution process, we found that a full refund for your booking was warranted for this uncommon experience at the property. While the owner usually receives excellent reviews, we appreciate your input and will continue to work on improving our services and property maintenance.
Thank you again for your feedback.
Nice place
*This review was originally posted on Vrbo
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