Dear Fellow Travelers,
I am writing to share a comprehensive account of my recent stay at Champions Gate 1821, 1446 Moon Valley Dr in Davenport, which was booked through Top Villa for the Thanksgiving holiday. It is with regret that I bring to light specific issues that had a substantial impact on our overall experience.
Accommodation: Despite the impressive design of the home, our initial excitement turned into disappointment upon discovering cleanliness issues upon arrival. The kitchen, bathrooms, game room, and floors throughout the property were not adequately sanitized, and we observed roaches and bugs in certain areas. Despite bringing this to the management's attention, the resolution was not as prompt as expected.
Amenities: While Top Villa advertises an array of amenities, our experience was marred by the unavailability and suboptimal condition of some. The promised vacation home did not meet our expectations, diminishing the overall enjoyment of our stay.
Specific Issues Encountered:
1. Cleanliness: On the first day, roaches/bugs were found in various areas, requiring a delayed unpacking while the house was recleaned. Sticky floors necessitated mopping.
2. Ceiling: Unfinished work on the ceiling in the family room and outdoor patio, with visible tape where patchwork was started but never painted.
3. Furniture: Stained, worn, and torn cloth sofas in the first-floor TV room.
4. Toilet: Toilet seat issues in multiple bathrooms, including detachment while in use. Loose toilet handles in different bathrooms.
5. Pool: Trash at the bottom and surface of the pool, necessitating a pool company's intervention on the second day of our stay.
6. Appliances: Microwave with a burnt hole, refrigerator needing a new filter, and a worn-out stove cooktop. Kitchen trash lid non-operational due to dead batteries.
7. Leak from Ceiling: Day two revealed a leak from the ceiling in the first-floor TV room, attributed to a clogged upstairs shower.
8. Theater Room Equipment: Non-functional equipment throughout the entire stay, requiring a media professional for inspection.
9. Unaddressed Maintenance Issues: Despite prompt reporting, some concerns, including dysfunctional ceiling fans, theater room equipment, missing TV remote, game room controls, and kitchen faucet, remained unresolved.
10. Parking: Limited parking disclosed post-booking, with space for only three cars despite the property accommodating 16 guests.
Compensation Request: Our concerns were met with proposed refunds of $289.34 and $500, both deemed inadequate given the extensive issues and the rental cost. Accepting Top Villa's proposal required agreeing not to post reviews on social media.
Conclusion: While Top Villa holds potential for an enjoyable stay, our experience highlighted significant areas in need of improvement. I share these details not to discourage potential guests but to contribute to enhancing the overall guest experience.
Sincerely,
Do Your Research before Booking! read more