Meredith LodgingReviews of meredithlodging.com

Stayed last fall in a house in Rockaway Beach. I hesitated to write this review initially because I gave them an opportunity to make things right. I reached out, shared all the feedback about our stay and never heard a word back. The property itself is a 2 out of 5. The 2 is for the top floor and the middle level master and the incredible view. The two other bedrooms in the "newer' section are also fine. However, it was very disappointing to use Meredith Lodging after several years of renting from them. This was the worst experience. The home has no railings on the stairs from the extremely disappointing entrance to the home. This makes it incredibly difficult for anyone with any sort of walking challenges to even get in. In addition, the lighting makes it almost impossible to try and see what you are doing and to try and find the stairs. It's dark, dingy, smelly and wholly unwelcoming. The keyless entry did not work. We spent almost 40 min upon arrival trying to get in as we worked with their team. There were two gals were nice, but no one could resolve during that time. Two lights were out inside on the middle level, so we were unable to find the other light switches easily. An alarm on the heater was going off (similar to a fire alarm) every 30 seconds. There was trash left in the garbage cans upstairs and in the hall bathroom. The two bedrooms on the 'older' side of the house were two of the worst bedrooms with aluminum foil on the windows and an old/stale smell that permeated both rooms. The main level hall bathroom shower flooded after the first shower and took almost 45 min to drain. All of these things were communicated at the time of the stay or immediately following. We received one email saying they were sorry and would look into it. Heard nothing back. The property title in VRBO is listed as 'Oceanfront Private Beach Access Fenced Yard Dog OK '. Very disappointing and as we look to schedule a 50-person reunion on the Oregon Coast, we know we will not be using ML, unfortunately.

I'm really disappointed with Meredith Lodging after my last rental with them. I've had two good experiences but this third one turned me off from the company completely. We stayed in a cabin that had a smell of rotten eggs in one of the rooms. We were worried about a gas leak, so we called the fire dept to come check it out. During this time I was in contact with someone from Meredith Lodging through text. I wanted other options in case it turned out to be a gas leak. They told me they would try to find something, or if we decided to go home they would refund us. Thankfully the smell turned out to be the sewage tank that was right outside the window. Meredith Lodging said they would send someone out the next day to double check, but we never got confirmation that they came (we were out all day). BTW, this company's customer service is obviously outsourced and they say all the typical things that outsourced agents are told to say. After coming home I wanted to write a review for the cabin because I felt like people should know about the smell before booking the cabin to prevent any sort of worries like we had. There is no way to leave a review on the site, I contacted the office email on their site and they said they would relay my concerns to the appropriate people. I said no, I just want to write a review directly on the site. Then they stopped replying, in spite of multiple follow ups over the last week with "Wendy." They've lost me as a customer. They do not care at all about customer service and that's really disappointing.

Unfortunately, this was one of the most disappointing Airbnb experiences I’ve had. The home felt very cheaply stocked and lacked many basic essentials. We were given only a tiny bag of travel-size toiletries, there were no coffee filters, no beach towels, and very limited supplies throughout the house. The property also had several maintenance issues, including broken blinds, a broken grill, and what appeared to be pet urine stains or odor on the rug. For the price, I expected a much better-maintained and better-equipped home. There were also an excessive number of rules and limitations, which made the stay feel more stressful than relaxing. Overall, I don’t feel this property offered good value, and I would not stay here again or recommend this management company.

We rented a home with a hot tub specifically for the purpose of having a hot tub. When we arrived the hot tub was filthy. When I called Meredith Lodging to let them know about it they told me they would send someone out first thing the next day. No one ever showed up and we never heard back from them. All I ever got from them was an apology and a $50 refund. They did not care at all and I won’t use them again. I should have read these reviews before I rented from them.

Worst customer service! They advertise they have 24/7 customer service, that is false. They list multiple phone numbers to text but receive no response. I finally get a response 24 hours after the fact, then takes another 24 hours to get feedback. In case of emergency, you are to contact them, but when you need them you can’t get ahold of anyone. They use generic verbiage to apologize for the inconvenience and they dance around your actual concerns. Due to weather related power outage, I sent a message to ask if there was anything that I needed to do once the power came back on. No response. Then I sent another message stating the power has been out for more than 2 hours and there was no heat. No response. When I finally got a response, I had already checked out and returned home. They stated they didn’t see my message and they would look into the matter. I didn’t hear back from them for 2 days. All they did was apologize but offered no credit or partial refund.

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.