Kalmar Village & Tradewinds

Very Poor
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : Location only
  : Booked a stay at Kalmar Village for Tues, July 1 - Friday, July 5 (3 nights) for a total cost of $820.02 inclusive of tax/fees ($273.34/night). I was meeting up with some friends, and one of their kids wanted me to stay an extra night, so I called the next day to see if it was possible to ADD a night, and Dave P said it was no problem, “simply” cancel through booking.com, and he would just book the room through him directly with no penalty. Made it sound easy. I decided not to go this route. I kept it for just 3 nights - thankfully!Admittedly, I knew the room was non-refundable, especially given the holiday week, but when the trip neared I was not feeling well at all. I have been on chemo since January 2024, and was hopeful I would continue to feel okay enough to travel and relax on a beach (umbrella and sunscreen). I contacted Dave to see if it was possible to get a partial refund. He was unaccommodating to say the least, Dave’s sad attempt to explain that since I went through booking.com it would be more difficult to adjust and he would have to rent the room for the amount I paid in order to “consider” a refund. (what happened to it “was so easy” when I wanted to add a day, Dave?) I asked if I could move the dates, and he said that could work. I tried to get a time that wouldn’t be busy and said maybe Mid-August. I am a teacher, so flexible in summer. Dave retorted that Aug was far enough away that he could still book those nights regularly, so that didn’t work for him. I figured, forget it - I will just try to go and have fun. Dave talks in circles much l ike chasing a leashed dog around a tree.The room was dated, which could have been overlooked, but it was disgusting. See photos. I pulled back the sheets and discovered a blood (?) stain and another suspicious spot. The rug and couch cover were old and both smelled moldy.

Pleasant
Traveller Type: young couple
  : The location and beach was great. Very New England. Nice pool. Very clean
  : No air conditioning. Couches uncomfortable . Price high

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Location and access to beach
  : For the price of $---including taxes, for one night, the cottage could have been cleaner. Nice updated bathroom and kitchen, but the master bedroom was small and the sheets were paper thin and so old they were yellow. Hairs on the mattress pad, ugh

Poor
Traveller Type: family with young children
  : Rooms were dated and linens were from the 70s. Not clean carpenter ants everywhere. Mattresses old and flat.

Fair
Traveller Type: group

Very Good
Traveller Type: Solo Traveler

Poor
Traveller Type: Traveling as Couple
  : Location.
  : Room locks not working(back door wouldnt open with key while front did)very moldy,noise right outside windows all night despite quiet times,had to leave open windows because no air conditioning(almost 300 dollars a night deserves quite alot more than we got!),we had small children and none of us slept well at all.The carpet was disgusting and the stench remained with us all even after leaving.I stayed there with family in 70's and it has become atrociously bad since.Much more should be invested to fix the place and maintain it.Like much in America today,the traditional family values family vacation,turned into a nightmare.