From the moment we arrived, it was clear this rental might be a problem. The back door was unlocked, which immediately made us feel unsafe. When we contacted Chris about this, he brushed it off, attributing it to his cleaning service and assuring us it was a safe neighborhood. That's not the point.The house itself was disappointing and potentially unsafe. The basement, where the pool table is located, smelled strongly of mildew, which is a serious health concern. Despite this, the house layout is pretty cool. The kitchen was dirty and disorganized, with expired seasonings dating back to 2020! The bed linens was okay. To top it off, I was bitten by a scorpion while sitting on the couch & found a dead one in the ceiling lights which we are not blaming the host but it adds to how unkept the place is. We keep the doors close when entering and exiting too but there is still little critters everywhere.The bathrooms were also in terrible condition. Shower heads in 1 out of 4 showers didn't work, another one didn’t work fully, there was visible mold in one of the showers, and the water pressure was pretty bad.The overall state of the house was shoddy, with duct tape used as a quick fix all over the place: on the stairs, on a small step leading up from the basement, in two of the rooms, and even on the blinds. Most of the blinds are broken. The fire pit outside was a good touch, though. Overall, this was not a great experience and would not rent this house again.