Charming Indianola Home: Walk to Town!

Reviews

• 5/5

  We found this home to be charming for sure! Well appointed and very comfortable. Maybe not suitable for handicapped as one bedroom is upstairs. Also the front steps to the entrance are steep and there is no hand rail. But the downstairs bedroom and bath is very nice. I used that one as I am handicapped.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

• Great location

  5/5

  Location was great! Easy walk to the beach. We were visiting family in the area, so we honestly only slept at the house. The beds were comfortable and the house was clean. Owners are very responsive. Easy check-in and out. I recommended to my family, who live in the area, that if they ever have a lot of people in town again and need extra space, they should consider it. This would be an excellent place for people to stay.

  Manager's Response:

  Thank you Kelly and I hope you will stay again!!

• meh

  3/5

  This really could have been a great stay. A few things left it lacking, all of which I think point to management issues, not the dwelling itself. Let's start at the beginning. Immediately after booking Evolve (management company) is in communication which seems great. You are given contact info for people to connect with, not just email. I did text (as instructed) to inquire about early check-in but never was given a response. No big, my sister and I just found stuff to do before checking in. House/cabin is cute. Easy to find, parking right out front or inside the fence. The people fence to get to the front door does take 2 hands to operate which is a bit of a pain when you are trying to bring stuff in. If anyone in your party has mobility issues, this is not the place for you. The front steps are unusually high which can be difficult to climb. There was an overabundance of cobwebs throughout the home which caused us to run around with a broom trying to knock them all down before running into more. The house was very musty and required a good airing out to eliminate the smell. There was what appeared to be dried boogers on the wall in the downstairs bedroom next to the bed (anyone with kids knows this can be a thing). Downstairs bathroom very small and again, if there are mobility issues in your party this is not for you. This could really be a 5 star booking with a bit of effort from the cleaning crew/management company.

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo

  Manager's Response:

  Hi Heather, we’re glad to hear you found the home charming, easy to find, and well-located. Those are definitely some of its highlights. The right vacation home is everything, and we're disappointed if this wasn't the one for you. We followed up with the homeowner after reading your feedback, and we wanted to share the following:
  - While the home’s layout is clearly shown in the listing photos, we understand the front steps and smaller bathroom might not work well for guests with mobility concerns. We appreciate you pointing this out and will look into clarifying those details even further in the listing.
  - We’re sorry you didn’t hear back regarding early check-in. The owner typically replies quickly to texts, but if the booking came through a different platform, it’s possible their contact information wasn’t shared. We’ll work together to ensure guests always know the best way to get in touch.
  - We’re addressing your concerns with the cleaning crew directly. The musty smell, cobwebs, and condition of the wall by the bed are not acceptable, and we’ll make sure these areas are improved for future guests.
  Thanks again for your helpful feedback. We’re confident this home can deliver a five-star experience with just a few thoughtful adjustments!

• Wonderful stay

  5/5

  It was great and the location was the best.

• Wonderful stay in a great location!

  5/5

  The home was cozy, inviting, and adorable! We had a great time and loved how close we were to the store and dock. It was very clean, and very well-maintained. We loved our visit!

  *This review was originally posted on Vrbo