Meredith Lodging Anmeldelser 223

DO NOT RENT THROUGH MERIDTH LODGING!!!!
We drove 3 days to our vacation rental at Rockaway Beach Oregon, and 1 hour before check in time, I get an text telling me the property we reserved and PAID FOR was no longer available!!! WHAT???? They stuck us in a little dinky SHITHOLE and refuse to refund our whole amount when we told them it was a dump and we didn't want it! Specially Kelley, and Rachel were NOT helpful, we lost a great deal for travel expenses, our reserved lodging and then mysteriously my credit card was hacked for $1500
Dont rent through these people or you will be sorry!!

We stayed in a house in Lincoln City that is property managed by Meredith Lodging in May 2026. The house itself was wonderful, and we were planning to return. Unfortunately, after accidentally leaving behind AirPods, we were told it would cost $42 to ship them back within Oregon. The charge felt excessive and left a disappointing final impression after an otherwise great stay.

We booked this property specifically because it advertised amenities that would allow our family to relax and enjoy our stay. After booking, we were informed of a strict 10:00 PM hot tub curfew that was not clearly disclosed in the listing prior to payment. When we reached out for clarification, the response from the host was dismissive and unwilling to work toward any reasonable compromise or resolution.

To be clear, our family was not looking to host parties or be disruptive. We simply wanted to enjoy the hot tub quietly after spending the day caring for toddlers and family activities. Responsible adults should not automatically be treated as if they are going to create problems.

What made the experience even more frustrating was the inconsistent explanation provided afterward. We were told the hot tub was for “day use only,” yet nowhere in the listing did it clearly define specific usage hours before booking. Had these restrictions been clearly and transparently disclosed upfront, we would have chosen a different property that better fit our family’s needs.

Customer service and clear communication matter, especially when families are spending significant money on accommodations. Unfortunately, this experience left us feeling misled and disappointed.

*UPDATE -POST STAY*
We booked this property mainly for the hot tub, but only 36 hours before check-in were we informed of a strict 10:00 PM curfew that was not clearly disclosed beforehand, making it far too late to cancel our reservation. Because we were traveling with young children, we never got to use it at all. We were not trying to party or be disruptive, just relax quietly at the end of the day. To make matters worse, we still have not received any response from the host regarding these concerns.

We were later told the hot tub was for “day use only,” but the listing never clearly stated usage hours. Had that been disclosed upfront, we would have booked elsewhere. Vrbo should also do a better job preventing false or misleading postings so guests can make informed decisions before booking.

The property also had multiple maintenance and cleanliness issues including dingy towels, towels in the master bathroom that smelled like vomit, a frozen ice maker that did not work, a missing toilet paper holder, nonworking speakers with exposed wires behind the TV, garbage behind a downstairs nightstand, broken lamps and alarm clock, and excessive cobwebs throughout the home.

We also asked about nearby child friendly amenities mentioned in the listing, but locals and a Meredith Lodging employee told us there were no nearby parks or playgrounds. Overall, the lack of transparency, cleanliness, and upkeep made this a very disappointing stay and we will not book with Meredith Lodging again.

Deceitful company! Half of the photos of the house we rented were NOT for the house listed. BEWARE! Stairway to Heaven house in Lincoln City is very run down with broken blinds, missing screens, missing baseboards, old bedding with rips, weeds everywhere, rusted siding etc. Kitchen is ill equipped with NO baking dishes, one rusted cookie sheet and all utensils from the Dollar Store. Meredith Lodging only offered us a very small credit towards a future rental. We will NEVER use this company again.

Do not hire this company to manage your property. You risk being left without notice and without payment, even after guests have stayed at your property and the company has collected funds.

We entered into a contract with Meredith Lodging in Big Bear Lake, which later transitioned our account to Big Bear Getaway without proper consent. Despite the name change, payments continued to be issued under Meredith Lodging, indicating the two operate as the same underlying entity.

On February 25, 2026, we were notified that the company would be going out of business by February 28, 2026. They stated that all outstanding balances owed to property owners would be paid and even issued a final statement. However, no payment was ever made.

This conduct is unacceptable. The company continues to operate in other parts of the country while leaving at least 38 homeowners in Big Bear Lake unpaid. Property owners deserve to receive the funds they are rightfully owed.

Customer service sucks. I booked one of their units through AirBNB and needed to cancel unfortunately. I missed the full refund option by minutes. Their policy was 4pm and I finally had a moment at 4:05pm. I reached out to them through the messaging to see if they could do an exception at 4:15 ish and was told absolutely not. I asked for a partial refund of my deposit through AirBNB's suggested method and again was told no. I will make sure to not book with this particular company for the future.

Dynamic pricing is a fancy way to rip you off.
Book in advance expecting a lower price: you get Dynamic pricing. I got triple the going rate when I rented in advance. How do I know ? I checked the rental price 2 weeks before my stay I booked 6 months ago. Yep it was 2/3 less two weeks out vs 6 months. I called Meredith for some compensation. I got told " Dynamic pricing" like it was a good thing . What a scummy business.

We have been staying at Meredith Lodging / Mt. Hood Vacation Rentals every year for eight years now, and are always super satisfied with our experience. Our most recent stay, at ZigZag Mountain Lodge, was perfect.

The cabin was immaculately clean, and the kitchen had almost everything we needed (the only thing missing was a potato peeler). While the property had neighboring homes, it still felt secluded while we were there.

The beds and the bedding were the finest we’ve experienced at any of our Mt. Hood rentals. The showers had decent water pressure, and we never ran out of hot water, even after a few people showered in a short time frame.

The two living room areas, on the main floor and in the loft, both featured plentiful and comfortable furniture, and the gas fireplace was easy to operate and worked great. We will definitely return to this property for a future vacation!

Need to cancel a reservation that starts 1/24/2026. Notified them on 10/6/2025, giving them 110 days notice. Absolutely no flexibility whatsoever. Yes, I read the rental agreement. However, the fees they will retain will include a $220 cleaning fee, $91 limited damage waiver, $120 pet fee, $206 in taxes, and a $309 booking fee. This is a predatory and unacceptable business practice.

Rented the "teal and tangerine" in Palm Springs twice. The rental agreement included heating the pool. I verified via e-mail that it was included and was still charged. Bed frame collapsed in the middle of the night. Sadly, I was "in charge" of removing the broken frame. Staff professionalism and courtesy is far below average.

My wife and I enjoyed a relaxing and peaceful weekend together. Meredith Lodging maintains their homes and everything was clean working.
We watched the golfers and had great hiking experiences.

I owned a house that was rented out by Meredith Lodging for two years. They hid damage to my house, and to the items within my house. I am completely convinced that housekeeping is incentivized to not report lost or damaged items to home owners. When we off boarded they stole all of our owner provided linens. I wouldn’t let them manage my house if they were the only choice left, they’re awful and incompetent.

Most everything in the house was worn out. The Jen-air we had for a microwave shorted and popped breakers. The sink faucet had no aerator in it and the water sprayed everywhere. BBQ tank was empty and we had to use our own till they replaced and the BBQ was burned up. All patio doors did not work properly and all cooking pots and pans were worn out and destroyed. I wouldn't of used the pots as a dog bowl.

So far my experience has been dissapointing. I have two upcoming rentals and everything I request, and these things are very small. Like if the property was ready, coild we check in 30 minutes early. NO!
Anyway, they do not bend from theb“rules“. ! Lind of rediculous.

We stayed at a Meredith Lodging vacation rental June 16-21 for which we paid $3854. So many things went wrong in the house that my 5-day vacation was ruined, interrupted with trying to live for a while with the problems, report the problems, and have a workman in the house repeatedly. Afterward I emailed about our experience, asking Meredith Lodging for a 20% refund which I thought was more than fair for the continually interruped vacation we went through. They did not even respond to my email! I called, asking to speak with a manager which didn't happen, so I asked that my request be explained and be sent up the chain of authority, and someone get back to me. They never called back. When I called back several times, each time the staff said they didn't have authority to provide a refund, and I went through the same procedure. Finally staff offered me $300, which I firmly refused, given all my family went through. No one ever called me back. When I called again, they offered me $300, and said they had no idea whether anyone up the chain ever considered my request.

Here is what my vacation was like:
1) Two family members sat in lawn chairs in the garage which immediately cracked, sending the to the cement floor. One experienced back pain for most of our vacation.
2) In the main bathroom, the toilet leaked, and the maintenance man had to come twice.
3) Although the house was advertised as accommodating up to 10 people, the living room where we gathered for talking, games, & TV had only seating for 7.
4) Preparing dinner, the garbage disposal sent up chopped potato peels & water into the main sink which was then stopped up. It remained so through all the rest of dinner prep and the whole evening & overnight. We called for the maintenance man in the morning.
5) The first time we used the oven, the outer door fell off and there was no way to repair it. The inner door wouldn't stay shut without a heavy chair propped against it which we then tripped over. And the door fell open several times while we tried to cook a casserole. The maintenance man was to busy to come the next day, so we dealt with the problem for 2 days.
6) On our last day, a radiator cover fell off. We were unable to reattach it, and nails were sticking out.

After 5 weeks of trying to pursue this, nothing has been done to compensate us, even a little, for our stressful experience.

Me and my family are currently staying in a Meredith property in Manzanita, OR. Our check in was delayed an hour and a half, which we took with stride, thinking they wanted to give us their best and needed a little extra time to clean for whatever reason.

We arrive at the house for the new check in time only to find the floors covered in crumbs, the surfaces sticky and unclean. The bathrooms are filthy. There's no towels, no soap, none of the beds are made. And forget even having the beds made, there are no clean sheets. The trash cans still have stuff in them from the last group of people here. There are dirty sheets piled outside the laundry room. And there is sand and dirt in the hot tub, making it unusable.

We call the office and are understanding (truly, it must be a mistake. We wondered if the cleaners had called out sick or something). They send a lovely lady with sheets all the way from seaside, unfortunately it's 4 hours after we've checked in and 2 hours past my children's bed time. We're still hopeful and understanding, they say they'll send a cleaning crew the next morning.

Well, the single cleaning lady is here now. She's been told by management to only clean the bathrooms. Not the sticky counters, not the crumbs all over the floor. We're still waiting on the correct sheets for some of the beds so we can actually use them. Overall this has been a horrifying experience.

On the plus side, the customer service people have been very communicative, they have promised to waive our cleaning fee, and have told us they will comp a dinner up to a certain cost.

Stayed for a week at a Meredith Lodging Sunriver home (pole house 15) and the maintenance issues that had clearly been overlooked for years were really apparent and affected our stay there. I tried to reach out but most of the concerns really weren't fixable while we were there (including having a broken staircase to the top floor, broken window blinds, heavily scratched teflon pans and rugs that were very dirty), so I'd planned to write a review since those on the website are all so glowing. Came to find out that their website supresses negative reviews.

My family and I arrived at our rental in seal rock 8 miles south of Newport Oregon. Before we could even unpack our belongings we had to call for house keeping. ( which it didnt help much)Counters were dirty, windows seals were covered in dust and crumbs from food, All floors were sticky, hand rails on both set of stairs were VERY STICKY (When touched it stayed on your hands) carpet has nasty stains all over it and it feels dirty if you walk on it. I decided not to wear socks in the house one day after a few hours of not wearing socks my feet were black. (I wish I could leave a picture it was bad) I do have to say I feel bad for the owners that their house is rented out in this condition. According to their story they live in Wisconsin and The U.K. and come here for Christmas with their family. It is a very rustic looking home with unbelievable views. I will never rent through Meredith lodging again. My family and I have been renting home on the Oregon coast since the 80's 2 to 3 times a year. Every year. This is one out of 4 homes in all these years that we will not stay at again. (Unless someone else took over the management) I advise you do your homework when looking for vaction rentals.

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Absolutely scammers! Be Aware and do your homework. They listed property that was fully heated in Big Bear. When we got there the heater was from 1940s and it was shared between three rooms. The last room was below freezing and no portable heater was provided. They refused to provide any credit or even apologize! Never booking with them again. They waited for month before responding on Airbnb so that I couldn't leave review there, super sketchy stuff. Also, in their response they said we told them late, but they had reviews saying they needed space heater in that room, but yet no actions and thus continued poor experiences for renters. They are pretending to not know issues instead of just sticking a $10 heater cos they don't want people using electricity. (I suspect).