Stonington Borough - 'In The Village' - Historic yet modern, with Harbor views

Owner's Response: Paula and Hal.
Thanks for the great review. I’m so glad that you love the Boro so much and enjoy staying in my apartment while you’re here. You are wonderful renters and you’ll always be welcome at my home. I look forward to the day you’ll move here and we can be neighbors. I’ve lived here for 28 years, can’t imagine living anywhere else, and I know you’ll love it full time as much as you do for a couple of weeks during the summer. In the meantime, you can rent my apartment any time. As renters you get rave reviews from me!! Thanks! Carolyn

Owner's Response: I'm sorry they didn't enjoy staying in my apartment, but I feel that their criticism is due to me not being pleased with the “re-decorating” this renter (who happens to be a “professional designer”) did while she was staying in my apartment. When the cleaning gals went to prepare for a short turn over to a new guest, many things appeared to be “missing”. As it turned out, decorative items were shoved into cupboards, dried flower arrangements put into corners under tables (+ damaged), & many things were just moved around. It took extra time to prepare the apartment for the next renters, causing a delay in their checking in, which was not fair to them.
I do agree that the exterior is in need of a paint job & that’s planned for next spring. As for the interior, I was in the process of painting when this tenant stayed at the apartment. She was bothered by (& requested to remove) some paper covering a small wooden beam near the ceiling … because it was not pleasing to her eye. At least she asked me & respected my wish to not to remove it, so the painting process could be continued as soon as the apt. was unrented.
The floors are not perfect, but they are not that bad either. I keep them waxed. If I were to refinish the floors, I would not allow dogs to stay in the apartment. This tenant had requested to bring their dog, & I said yes, even waiving the Pet Fee. They didn’t bring their dog after all, & then she asked me for a refund of the Pet Fee… the one they had not been charged.
Mid week, they asked how much I would deduct if they left a day earlier. According to the R.A., there are no refunds for cancellation or change after 2 weeks before arrival date. But, I did offer to give them a $100.00 reduction. They decided to stay the last night.
When we negotiated the original rental details, they asked for a late check out. I told her “no” because of the 3pm check-in & we needed time for cleaning. So she asked if they could leave their food in the refrigerator for an extra hour or so. I agreed, figuring the cleaning gals could do the refrig. a little later … not a big deal.
I feel that I was very helpful & accommodating to these tenants in every way, except for allowing her to climb on a ladder to take down the paper from the beam. I am sorry that it spoiled their vacation. For future … look at the pictures on the web site. If you don’t like the interior design, rent a different place.