The Retreat - 6 beds/3baths- Indoor Hot Tub, Theatre, Pool Tble, Mins to Casinos

Some appliances didn’t work, dirty with spiderwebs in kitchen. Beds needed to be updated. Loved the small pool table in the main room. Spacious kitchen and main living room. Very small street and tight driveway to enter property. Nice big screen tv’s in each room.

We did not use the hot tub as it was not in the same building. The bathrooms had issues and one of them clogged. We tried to fix it with a plunger, but it wouldn't work. The space was very spacious and we had enough to do when we stayed in.

Our experience started off poorly due to almost no communication from the host. We received the entry code only five minutes before check-in, which was very stressful. When we arrived, the house had a moth infestation and was listed as five bedrooms but had only four, with no gym, no theater, and the “indoor” hot tub dirty actually outside in garage. It also claimed to sleep 12, which was impossible.Cleanliness was unacceptable. The stove and oven were dirty, the refrigerator had mold and missing shelves, the dishwasher was filthy, full of mold, and didn’t work, and the couch was so dirty we cleaned it twice. There were bug nests in the living room and near the fridge, and ladybugs all over the bathroom sink. The sliding door barely opened and the shade was broken, giving us no privacy.Worst of all, the water heater didn’t work. A master plumber in our group confirmed the elements and a shower cartridge were bad. The owner repeatedly told us to “let it warm up,” and we only got one or two showers all weekend, even with a six-month-old baby. We contacted the owner and VRBO, but nothing was resolved. We left Saturday instead of Sunday because we had cleaned everything ourselves and had no reason to stay. The owner offered just 50 back.This is our sixth year doing this Thanksgiving trip, and this was by far the worst house. I would rate it below zero if possible.

Amazing house and a great time

Issues were addressed directly with host, and host responded.

Uninhabitable Conditions, Host Refused to ResolveWe booked this home for a bachelor weekend with a group of 8. Unfortunately, the property was completely uninhabitable and the host made no meaningful effort to resolve the issues despite being contacted immediately.The problems were serious:•Multiple bugs in the bedrooms (I even pulled one off myself in bed at 2:30am).•AC units poorly sealed, allowing pests inside.•Mold on the shower curtains.•Strong musty odor throughout the basement.Because of these conditions, I personally could not stay overnight in the house. I booked a hotel down the street for the entire weekend at my own expense (receipts available). I only came back to the property during the day to spend time with my group. I made all of this clear to the host right away, yet my concerns were brushed aside and no remedies were offered.When I requested a refund, the host not only refused but falsely claimed we had a dog (it was a neighbor’s, not ours). This was extremely frustrating and unprofessional. Communication was slow, dismissive, and often off-point, which I suspect may be a language barrier—but regardless, there was zero accountability or care shown to a paying guest.In the end, I had to take this to Vrbo and my credit card company. This is exactly the type of situation travelers hope to avoid when booking through a trusted platform.Bottom line: this home is not worth the cost—or any cost. Between the bugs, mold, odor, and host’s refus

We were disappointed with our stay, as the property did not match the listing and had multiple maintenance, cleanliness, and safety concerns. The home was not very clean upon arrival—there was visible dust and grime in several areas. The basement rooms had water stains on the ceilings, and all window AC units were poorly sealed, leaving gaps to the outside with visible mold inside. The dishwasher also had mold, and the oven appeared not to have been cleaned in quite some time. As a result, we ended up eating out instead of preparing meals. The owner claimed the appliances were new, but the listing stated they were new in 2021 and they were clearly not well maintained.Of the three toilets, one didn’t flush due to rusted internal parts, and another had a missing seat bolt. The patio door had no functioning lock and was held closed by a loose piece of wood, which felt very unsafe. None of these issues were addressed during our stay.Several advertised features were missing—there was no home gym or 300-inch projector screen, and the outdoor fire pit was completely overgrown and unusable. The listing photos appear outdated and do not reflect the property’s current condition.We contacted the host about these concerns but received minimal response, and only a partial refund of the cleaning fee was offered which we didn't accept. With better maintenance and more accurate advertising, this could be a decent rental—but in its current state, we cannot recommend it.

The owner states he invented the coldest the cup but does not have the coldest vrbo, could definitely use an upgrade on the ac. Was told could we could not check in early because of a deep cleaning but it appeared they forgot to clean while thereThe house had a lot of potential but was lacking

Was a little taken aback when driving through the neighborhood…house is ok definitely look better in pictures. The hot tub was a disappointment being it is in a detcached garage which you don’t find out until the day of when you get the instructions. That garage is not very clean therefore we did.not consider using. My biggest issue was we had not heat which we realized at 8:00 in the morning oh my daughters wedding. I messaged host and

This place was not as expected

Everything was so good

Convenient to Mohegan Sun!

Great space, perfect for anyone going to the casinos

Property is ideally located for the casinos. A little bit further then advertised but still an easy drive to both. Communication with Joe was easy and the house was exactly what we expected. There was 8 of us and it catered to all of our needs. 3 bathrooms was a huge plus with that many people. Overall quite happy with our stay

Great location, easy process, I would stay here again.

Kitchen island is great for meals/games, pool table and sound system are added bonuses that make you feel at home if you’re staying in for the night. If you’re going out, the Mohegan Sun and other attractions are only a few minutes drive, but just far enough that you’re away from the action when coming home at the end of the night.

Location was great besides the street it sits on that’s a two direction

I was extremely disappointed with my communication with Joe.

What a hidden gem tucked only a couple minutes from casinos and food/drinks. Stayed here with some friends, house was super spacious with many places for people to crash. Rooms are good sizes and all the amenities matched up perfect with what was listed and in the pictures!!