Walk & Bike Great Miami River Trail: Dayton Home

Nice back yard, quiet neighborhood, nice front patio for pets, great local park (Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark), about 15 miles from anywhere you want to go. Worth it.

I feel for what we paid, we got ripped off. The photos of the rental are very deceiving. The entire home looks very beautiful and inviting in the photos, however upon check in we noticed several minor issues that added up. The first issue being there was no lock on the bathroom door. The only “private” space had no real privacy without a lock. The second issue is we couldn’t get the microwave door to open. Despite my husband using a microwave like this at his job, the latch mechanism seemed to be unattached. There was a musty/mildewy smell that we had to air out and use plug ins for our entire stay. Every floor in the home was uneven, with unexpected slopes and hills. We were not able to utilize the upstairs area due to the steep and very uneven stairs. The bathroom also had no vapor barrier and no good ventilation. After showers every surface had to be wiped down with a towel. There was an issue with the bed in the master bedroom that we didn’t get figured out until our last night.

We stayed here for an extended weekend knowing it would be a smaller place, and it was fine for what it was. A place to sleep. The bottom bunk bed (the second largest mattress in the place) was quite hard, with a clear harder side which made sharing the bed unpleasant. The only bathroom is through the master bedroom which was inconvenient at times. Finally there were a lot of ants, we didn’t feel comfortable leaving snacks on the counter or in the cabinets. But other than that, it was quiet and the neighborhood felt safe. Not bad for what it was if not a little overpriced.

This place was very functional for our needs, especially at this price point. The house was very clean, which is always a big plus. Be aware that there is one bathroom for six beds, which means that everyone has to walk through one bedroom to get to the bathroom. The surrounding neighborhood is not a place you’d want to stroll around after dark. I believe all communication was done with AI, because we never actually talked to a person. We never had a problem, so I assume that somewhere in this process there’s a human being. But we never talked to them. I take it that “Evolve” is the name of the company.