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We're on family holidays in a gorgeous place (small island).
We rented a charming house (1920ies, pink granite,beach vibe). House was recommended by friends who own a house on the island.
Upon arrival I saw that kitchen & floors were extremely gross. Decor is totally (!!)overloaded (I guess Marie Kondō would die just from pictures,) but not cheap. they artisanal / artsy.
We decided to stay, because it was s 6hr drive to the ferry and then 2 hours on the ferry, the day of arrival no more ferries back. No different places available on the island.
So I whipped out my emergency pack (solid bleach, new sponges etc.) and brought the place to an acceptable state of hygiene. Locked the bedrooms with the biggest issues down and enjoying the holidays. We did, however write an email stating the most glaring problems.
Will spare you the details of everything, but they just replied "sorry about that, but I hope those little imperfections don't take away from your holiday".
Hubby, who is less conflict averse than me said to just let it go, because we don't have a common ground/feeling for cleanliness to communicate at all with them. So this is a waste of energy.
I do see his standpoint and would generally agree. But how can ANYONE answer to a complaint about animal feces in a corner of a bedroom"those little imperfections"?
Should I try to explain/complain or let go?
We rented a charming house (1920ies, pink granite,beach vibe). House was recommended by friends who own a house on the island.
Upon arrival I saw that kitchen & floors were extremely gross. Decor is totally (!!)overloaded (I guess Marie Kondō would die just from pictures,) but not cheap. they artisanal / artsy.
We decided to stay, because it was s 6hr drive to the ferry and then 2 hours on the ferry, the day of arrival no more ferries back. No different places available on the island.
So I whipped out my emergency pack (solid bleach, new sponges etc.) and brought the place to an acceptable state of hygiene. Locked the bedrooms with the biggest issues down and enjoying the holidays. We did, however write an email stating the most glaring problems.
Will spare you the details of everything, but they just replied "sorry about that, but I hope those little imperfections don't take away from your holiday".
Hubby, who is less conflict averse than me said to just let it go, because we don't have a common ground/feeling for cleanliness to communicate at all with them. So this is a waste of energy.
I do see his standpoint and would generally agree. But how can ANYONE answer to a complaint about animal feces in a corner of a bedroom"those little imperfections"?
Should I try to explain/complain or let go?