We had a great time at Laken It Easy, so it’s hard to leave a negative review. The property is badly in need of maintenance. The pristine beach in the photos needs sand, there is black plastic sticking out everywhere making it look really trashy. The deck is caved in on one side, and there are boards screwed in on top of boards to cover holes, creating trip hazards on the stairs. The deck furniture is on its last legs. To be fair, the owner sent us an email, AFTER we arrived assuring us the deck was being replaced in a month. We contemplated contacting VRBO about the safety hazards presented by the deck, but knew the only remedy would be to pack up our two small children after a five hour car ride and go to another rental. We chose the lesser of two evils and stayed. It would have been nice if the owner had contacted us in advance, with pictures and given us the opportunity to cancel or reschedule our stay. Not wait until we were already there to warn us about the condition of the property. We would stay here again, if, and only if, the property is maintained better.