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Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels
Exterior
11 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi
Interior
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

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11 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 245890 sq ft

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  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher

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Groton, CT
  • Popular LocationMystic Downtown Marina6 min drive
  • Popular LocationMystic Seaport9 min drive
  • Popular LocationMystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration10 min drive
  • AirportProvidence, RI (PVD-T.F. Green)49 min drive

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks

Welcome to our beautiful cottages. This beautiful home and guest house is one of the only rentals that actually offers everything. We are walking distance to Esker Point Beach and the private beaches of GLP. We actually spent over $20k in purchasing the water toys. We have 12 Stand-Up Paddleboards and 12 Kayaks for your use. That is correct 12 SUP's. Everyone can enjoy the water at the same time (Great for social media pics). That is a $2500 savings if you had to rent them yourself for the week. We include 2 complimentary boat slips; one for a smaller boat right at Palmers Cove Marina so you can run that Boston Whaler up and down the Mystic River. The other will dock a boat up to 30 feet and is located across the street at Spicer's Marina. That is another $2000 savings if you had to rent the boat slips. We have a boat launch right at our dock for your use as well. Kids can play on the boat docks and enjoy fishing, crabbing, netting, and a host of water activities while you observe from the second floor deck. We offer small boat rentals as well, and arrange Fishing Charters upon request.
This exquisite home is made up of 8 total Bedrooms, 2 Full Kitchens, 4 full Bathrooms inside, and a full Bathroom outside. There is a quaint guest house that also offers 3 Bedrooms, 1 Kitchenette, and 2 Full Bathrooms. In the Main house both floors have separate central A/C systems. We have the most expanded WIFI available. We have a beautiful 2000+ sq ft pavered courtyard featuring a custom table that seats 18+. There is a fire pit for your enjoyment as well. We have a large grassy area between the two houses for recreational activities leading down to the water.
The First floor boasts 5 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a new kitchen, dining area, living room, and a huge laundry center featuring brand new appliances. There is one King Bedroom and 3 Queen Bedrooms in the Main area. There is also one Queen Bedroom detached from the Main area. It has its own entry direct from the outside. This is perfect for the fisherman that is getting up early to catch some Striped Bass and doesn’t want to wake the rest of the family, or for that crazy Uncle that needs to tag along.
The home is decorated by an award winning designer from Greenwich, CT. It is not some old home up for rent, it is the exact opposite. It is uniquely decorated for a luxury beach home.
The upstairs level of the home boasts a beautiful deck overlooking all of Palmers Cove, with an incredible view of the beach and Fishers Island. It has 3 bedrooms, a full kitchen, 2 full bathrooms, living room, and a large laundry area as well. There is 1 King bedroom, 1 Queen Bedroom, and the 3rd bedroom offers a Queen bed, and 2 additional twin beds.
The Guest House has 3 Bedrooms. One has a King (with a Private Bathroom off of it), and the others have a Queen each. These bedrooms in the guesthouse are a touch smaller than the bedrooms in the Main house.
The beautiful Harbor Town known as “Downtown Mystic” is only a short bike ride or casual stroll away. A three (3) mile journey brings you to one of New England’s most sought after destinations. You may also rent one of our small boats at Palmers Cove Marina and travel by boat. Cruise up the river, go under the famous draw bridge and tie up to one of the many restaurants on the water. The famed Mystic Aquarium and Mystic Seaport are within minutes as well.
We do have a GM that will check you in and answer any questions about the area. During your stay we have a person that is on call at all times. He is only moments away. If you need extra fire wood for the pit for example (which we provide) or extra propane for the gas grills, he will get it for you.
For the nighttime fare, the two Connecticut Casinos (Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun) are within 20 minutes and there are many other activities even closer. Every Thursday night Esker Point Beach has its concert series. You can walk across the street to the Beach or simply listen to it from your deck.
The home is perfect for multiple families. There is privacy but yet easy access to each other if wanted.
Please do not underestimate how important it is to be within walking distance to an Awesome Beach. A beach house is not a true "Beach House" if you can't walk to the beach. This makes it so easy when you have a lot of people and guests. Everybody can come and go at their own pleasure. Waking back to the house for a private bathroom break, or a lunch break, or a forgotten iPhone is simple and only takes 5 minutes. Having to actually drive to a beach and load up cars, kids, food, etc. you might as well be 45 minutes from the beach. It always gives you the ability to do something easy for everyone. Please only compare our home to others that can walk to a fantastic Beach as well. Thanks for looking at our beautiful house and we genuinely look forward to having you as a guest. Please read the reviews. People have been so happy with this setup. We welcome the opportunity to provide you with an awesome beach house.

We are also currently offering an amazing beach trip. We have another beachfront property that has a 24 seat custom Pontoon Boat. We can use this to shuttle large groups out to the Island. Thats right. You can book a day trip to Sandy Point Beach. The nicest beach in all of New England. Just let us know upon check in if you are interested and we can give you all the details. You are technically renting a boat slip from us for the price and the home is included with the slip.

Property manager

Tom and Christine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 11 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 7 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the ocean
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Whale watching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 5,890 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Groton

Located in Groton, this vacation home is on the beach. Mystic Seaport and New London Ferry Dock are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Ocean Beach Park and Misquamicut State Beach. Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration and Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.

What's nearby

  • Mystic Downtown Marina - 6 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - 8 min drive
  • Mystic Seaport - 9 min drive
  • Mystic Aquarium and Institute for Exploration - 10 min drive
  • Olde Mistick Village - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Mystic Station - 7 min drive
  • New London, CT (GON-Groton - New London) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • Starbucks - 8 min drive
  • Beer’d Brewing The Silo - 10 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
  • Mystic Pizza - 6 min drive
  • Spot Cafe & Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Steps From The Beach! Watersports From Your Back Yard. 12 NEW SUP's & Kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Groton vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Esker Point Beach and Haley Farm State Park. Groton Long Point Main Beach and Morgan Point Light are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family property
This property was spacious and well appointed. We had a large family gathering and this property gave us plenty of options for sleeping, eating, gathering and plenty of equipment for entertainment such as bikes, kayaks and paddle boards. I would definitely recommend this property! It was all we needed and much more. We hope to book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joe Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review
Lot's of sleeping area but lacked table settings and drinkware to service the number of people sleeping there.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding Weekend
We have 15 of us, age 82 to 3months… the house was perfect!!! We had the most incredible family weekend we could have asked for. The house was great. Don't let the exterior deceive you. Inside was updated, clean, decorated coastal chic. All the beds were very comfortable with everything you need. Three kitchens and plenty of bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim R., Vernon Rockville, CT , USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Vacation Spot
We just returned from vacation and this property had everything that a multi-generation family needs. There was plenty of room for 3 families to spread out and get some space of their own. The kayaks and SUP boards on property, definitely gave us lot to do. We did a day trip to Sandy Point Beach via a pontoon boat. The beach was beautiful and very quiet. The kids gathered buckets full of shells. Wonderful get away !
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday party
Everything was great with the exception of the ants in the upstairs kitchen. Host was attentive but put ant traps down. Not good with a 1 1/2 year old. Other than that, excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Asha V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to RELAX!
This was the perfect getaway spot for our group of 11 adults and older teenagers! There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out but also gather for dinners, campfires, and watching the baseball game on tv. We enjoyed the kayaks & SUPs, and being right on the water. The location was excellent - far enough away from town to be quiet but close enough to shop and do other fun activities easily. Both houses are beautifully decorated and very comfortable, including the beds. The owner Tom was very easy to contact and responded immediately when we had questions or needed anything. He organized a trip for us over to an island beach for a day that we highly recommend! The huge outdoor picnic table fit all of us for meals, and after our lobster dinner we used the hose right there to rinse the table off. We spent the most time on the front lawn near the water, with a campfire every night. Our only regret was that we couldn't stay longer, and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele-Lee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends and Family Vacation
This property was perfect for our 4 families and our kids. The location was perfect for our party of 24, as we did not have to worry about neighbors, we had plenty to do with the kayaks, paddle boards and bikes that were available for our use. The location to Esker Beach is perfect. We had some take bikes into Mystic for ice cream, they took bikes to the beach, as well as kayaks. Esker Beach is quiet, and no waves, but some drove to Misquamicut Beach for a day to get those waves in. It is often hard to get adult children to hang out with their parents for a day, never mind 8 days.. but our kids loved hanging out by the fire, we brought some yard games, they have a nice space for that. It was easy to get in touch with the property manager, he stopped over a few times to check in, gave a great breakfast recommendation (Carsons), which was fantastic! Got a large group, do not hesitate to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for a group!
We were a group of 18 women including sisters, sisters in law, daughter in laws and life long friends. It was so terrific to have three kitchens for all of the food and beverages we brought. The decor was beachy and the beds and furniture were comfortable. The area and scenery were really beautiful! The town was a short ride and really fun and quaint! The manager was responsive and helpful! Parking was a breeze! Definitely recommend for a group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Experience
Had a large group for a long weekend and we could not have envisioned a better place to stay. Hosts were extremely accommodating, easy to get in touch with and went the extra mile to make sure we enjoyed ourselves as much as possible. Great location and would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental & host!!
Awesome stay in Groton and Tom was a great host! We had planned an overnight back in February for a show we had tickets to at Foxwoods casino, but we had to cancel the week prior due to a family emergency. Tom was super accommodating and allowed us to change to a later date, so we rebooked for in April and planned a surprise birthday night there for my mother’s 60th birthday. It ended up being perfect!!! One of the best things about the house was that there were enough beds for the whole family to stay over (we had 16 adults and 4 kids) and the beds were very comfortable! The views on the water were absolutely breathtaking and we enjoyed having cocktails out on the deck. There is also a massive picnic table outside that fit us all and a fire pit with a ton of chairs. We were always able to be together in one big group which was really nice. Overall the house was amazing and Tom was easy to work with. He was very responsive and I appreciated his flexibility with the rebooking. He was in the area the day we checked in, so we actually were able to meet him in person at the property and he is a great guy! Definitely recommend this property and will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carli R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Weddings!
This place will have a special spot in my heart. We got married at the Branford House in June 2022 and rented this place to host our bridal party (15 adults) for the weekend. It was PERFECT -- plenty of rooms for everyone, two kitchens, plenty of space for getting ready, and guys/girls could be "separated" on the day of the wedding while getting ready. We got married on Friday and spend all day Saturday utilizing the kayaks and canoes on the property. Our friends still talk about how much fun we all had. Can't recommend this place enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vin F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
I went to college in the area 30 years ago and my friends and I were looking for a weekend reunion/retreat. The location to The Fisherman Restaurant and coastal walks is ideal. The premises is as advertised, clean and the beds are comfortable. The space is ideal for group hangs and private/independent time. Tom was responsive and available through the entire process. Highly recommended, this is an ideal place to stay if you’re looking to spend time in the New London, Groton, Mystic and surrounding areas.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house and wonderful stay
This house was PERFECT for what I was looking for. I had 20+ people over to celebrate my 30th birthday and it was a fantastic time. There are so many bedrooms, lots of living spaces (2 full kitchens in main house and 1 in the guest house), space for everyone to hang out and play games, a beautiful view, and communication with the host was very easy and positive. We didn’t utilize the water sports or beach because it was March but all of my guests said they would love to book this property in the summer months. 10/10!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer T.

Disliked: Cleanliness
VACATIONER BEWARE, Book the Travel Insurance!
First Off, I would like to say this review is soley about our experience with the owner. Due to significant Adverse Weather, our trip had to be canceled ( We booked only 12 days prior to check in hoping to avoid this.) Secondly, based on the last response to a one star review, he will most likely flag me, This review is worth it if I can help anyone. Communication from day one was extremely sparse with long gaps in between. We were planning to travel with young children, elderly, as well as one end stage CA gentleman and this was to celebrate many important milestone/birthdays. We notified the Owner Tom two full days prior to our arrival about the concern with an impending storm. We politely asked for the possibility of a partial refund or even a credit to re-book in the future. We waited patiently for 30 hours and another unanswered message before finally getting a curt response. There was no compassion, no negotiation or even consideration for circumstances. This was a cold off/prime season weekend in March, and the house had not been rented as of the week prior nor any weekends soon thereafter. I spoke with a friendly VRBO agent, explaining it was well within the realm for a host to provide a complete or partial refund if they wanted to. I tried to reason with him. Again even asking for a credit at least for the exorbitant cleaning fee, after another long wait he replied that it would be "unfair" to cancel the cleaning person. Typically, you dont pay for a service you no longer need. this was his answer when i questioned him "BTW. This was a huge weekend at Mohegan Sun with the Big East tournament, and the big MMA fight. We would have rented this weekend 10x over if you had cancelled 2 months ago. You just have to follow the rules." IT WAS STILL AVAILABLE 12 DAYS PRIOR! As well as multiple other similar vacant properties in the area for that timeframe. We are lucky enough to be good friends with a manager at Mohegan and this was actually a lie, there was no MMA fight. Our business would go under if we ever treated our customers with this much lack of compassion. He can bash/bully and call me names all he wants but the fact of the matter is I don't outright expect our money back but offered multiple other options and there was no level of respectful customer service that's for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dean S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Weekend Ever
Where to start… the property was absolutely amazing. The family had such a blast. The home was just perfect. Mike, was so accommodating and made sure that our family weekend was nothing short of amazing. Thank you Mike. Definitely looking forward to utilizing this property again and again for all family functions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Felice D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great affordable location for large family gathering
Lots of space for everyone with quiet spaces if needed. Great walks along the coast and a short ride to lots of things including mystic. The common room was big enough for all to gather and eat and play games and there were two more kitchens and common spaces. The owners and managers were good communicators and the place was well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Noel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Thanksgiving
In some ways it was perfect for us because we had various families - some of whom had children.. The lawn was great for football and soccer. One of the room is bizarre, but the folks who stayed there didn't complain.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness
40th Birthday Festivities
The owners of this property were very kind, and very easy to work with. The property itself was beautiful and fit our big group comfortably. I will definitely book again in the future!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Weekend in Mystic
My friends and I had a great weekend at this beautiful property. Communication with the owners, Tom and Christine, was prompt and helpful and the property manager, Mike, was very helpful. It is an easy Uber ride to the casino or Mystic. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nate G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Group Rental
Amazing property for large groups! House is perfectly decorated and stocked for a beach location. The beds are extremely comfortable. The rest of the furniture is almost brand new and in great condition. During our stay, new heavy dury kitchen chairs were delivered and installed by the owner, Tom. I loved the fact we had private areas across the property but could still congregate as a whole group in one area. Another excellent amenity is that there is water for the surplus of paddle boards and kayaks. At night we used the fire pit area. The owners were so responsive and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful rental
Plenty of room to cook, sleep, and hang out. It rained for the weekend we were there but there was still plenty to do within 15 minutes drive. Easy walk to the Fisherman restaurant. Property manager was responsive and helpful. Would definitely book here again. Thank you for a great weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Sean D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
A couple of notes...
The house is a little worn but was comfortable for our large group (12 adults, three little kids and a nanny). The main problems were that a lot of the furniture was worn (in one case to the point of being dangerous) and that because it was split into three distinct properties there wasn't one area big enough for all of us to gather comfortably (although we made it work).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Reunion
We had 13 family members from all over the world stay at this place… It was perfectly comfortable for all of us. There were numerous kayaks, paddle boards and bikes available, and (with 5 teenagers) they were used every day by our family! The only negative comment is regarding the kitchen on the main floor…It is extremely small and almost no cabinet space to store cereals, snacks, canned goods, etc…We had to use the end of the kitchen table to store these items. That issue should be addressed because only large groups would rent this home… The location is wonderful with tons of things to do in the area. Our family had a wonderful time at this home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Maureen P.

Liked: Cleanliness
GLP BEACH AREA
Great location. House is a bit quirky but overall nice. Bedrooms are a bit small and it would work better if they had more twin beds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family vacation
We had 22 family members ranging from 6 to 78 years old. The location and accommodations were exactly what we needed for a wonderful waterside vacation. The Groton/Mystic area has so much to do. The best part of the property was the addition of the kayaks and paddleboards. They were used a lot. The small guest house was definitely that - small. The king sized bed was way too big for the room it is in. Made for some challenging acrobatics, but we made it work. We had some plumbing issues in the main house that were fixed eventually, but the manager did his best to address any problems. The one suggestion we would make is to have a welcome/instruction book as we've had in other properties we've rented through VRBO. It would really have helped.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022