Cabin owners only refunded part of our money
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
United States
August 23, 2016 6:46am CST
Finally last evening I received an e-mail from Home Away saying that the cabin owners in Maggie Valley, NC made a partial refund. Partial??
When I made the first initial payment back in early April it was for $586 and change. The final payment made early July was for $504.
The message I got yesterday said $504 has been refunded. I just about blew my stack. I sent the owner a message asking, 'Where is the rest of the refund?" Plus the one hundred dollars for lost food that the owner promised.
So far no response, which isn't a shock. I told me husband I don't understand why they would refund the final payment (smaller amount) unless they don't plan on refunding the rest of the money.
Like I've said before, if I don't get my money as promised I will post reviews about the treatment I received and that they are, among other things, liars.
Photo is mine - this is new fridge that we gave up two days of our vacation fo
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19 responses
@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill it sounds to me like they only intend to refund part of your money. I agree with @LadyDuck when you are able, I would give them a very bad review.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
I have it all written except for the ending, but I don't want to publish anything yet - they could still pull it from Discover Card....I'll wait about a week then blow them out of the water.
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@HazySue (39264)
• Gouverneur, New York
23 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill it sounds like a good plan to me.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
I still don't have it but I have hopes of getting most of it.
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@celticeagle (159041)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Aug 16
I would certainly do the same. Maybe they are limited on funds and so the rest will come in payments as they get income. It would be very frustrating for me because I tend to forget things when I get stressed with my family life. I would want to get full payment so I could get past it and move on. I am just afraid this sounds like something you are going to have to stay on and keep driving it home to them that you expect full payment. I am glad that you sound outraged and that you will stay on this. I would make it a nightmare for them that's for sure.
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@celticeagle (159041)
• Boise, Idaho
24 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill .......I feel exactly the same way about lying. That alone would make me see red.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
@celticeagle Things have taken a turn for the better - after jumping down my throat in a message last night the wife is all nice today - they have never had to make a refund (she says) so they don't know the process themselves. It this goes on much longer I'm gonna scream
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
They aren't limited on funds with consistent rental of the cabin. Plus they run a very successful chimney cleaning company - just the two of them. I will go into more detail once the money hits Dis. Card.
One thing I cannot stand is a liar - I always tell the truth, it might hurt at times but I think it's the right way to live.
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
24 Aug 16
Horrible.
The other half deposit + $100 promised better be refunded!
Good luck!!
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@infatuatedbby (95001)
• United States
24 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill Looking forward to the post! Did she respond to your email?
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
I'll write the ending of this story once Disc. Card has the money.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
@infatuatedbby Yes, then her husband sent me a rather nasty one.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
It's been an ordeal dealing with these people. I am getting almost a full refund more on this later.
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@silvermist (19702)
• India
23 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill So they had promised a full refund plus $100? You will have to take up the matter with them.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
Oh believe me I already sent messages. Yes, full refund plus one hundred.
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@LeaPea2417 (36442)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Aug 16
It doesn't look like you will get the full refund. I know you will make sure the Review is a very bad Review (and hopefully the owners will see it online).
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
It won't be full but it will be a good majority of the money.
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@CinnamonGrl (7083)
• Santa Fe, New Mexico
23 Aug 16
Yep,do the review if you don't get it. That isn't right.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
I have it all written up except for the amount of money received...
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@PatZAnthony (14752)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
24 Aug 16
We all know how mighty the pen is, don't we? It is certainly better for them to make good on the rest of the money with all that you went through.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
After many mesages, some from the male owner quite nasty - it seems we will recoup most of, not all of, the money. More to follow when it happens.
@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
23 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill LOL, I see that your keyboard problems is not over. This woman is a cheater, she deserves a very bad review.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
@LadyDuck Yup, keyboard is as bad as that lady. Can't take it until Thurs...forgot pool store isn't open Wed. and I don't want to make two trips, it's over an hour round trip.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
I didn't have a good feeling about getting all the money back from the beginning. The inital offer the fist day with all the problems is when she told me one hundred ninety 4 plus one hundred, so if she doesn't give me more she already gave me more than that amount. I cannot type ones or a few other keys...LOL
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
It isn't over - they claim I'll be getting most of it.
@Marilynda1225 (79730)
• United States
23 Aug 16
Sounds like they are trying to weasel out of giving you a full refund
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
They are getting out of around $180 of it...more later.
@PainsOnSlate (21854)
• Canada
26 Aug 16
I always give negative reviews when its earned. Sorry your trip was spoiled. i know you look forward and are willing to pay but when you don't get what you expect its like a slap in the face. Keep fighting!
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
26 Aug 16
I got most of it back, over one thousand dollars. I still might write a review but not mention much about the rental itself, but what the area has to offer.
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@Mike197602 (15487)
• United Kingdom
23 Aug 16
Take them to small claims court if they don't pay you back.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
Well, that sounds like a good idea however it's a different state and a 4 hour ride and it would have to happen there. Also, I have no proof she told me she would give me a full refund so it would be her word against mine and she knows that - discussion took place over a landline phone. Of course I could tell her that is what I will do - but I will also slam her on every review site I can find.
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@Asylum (47893)
• Manchester, England
23 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill Maybe so, but that was clearly their intention.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
They don't know me very well then....until he $504 is in my Disc. Card account I am holding my temper in. They could stop it from coming to me if I cause too much stink right now. But I don't forget .....they can count on that.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
@Asylum Whel then they will open themselves to the wrath of me.
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@Jessicalynnt (50525)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Aug 16
the only thing I can think of is that the payments had to get refunded separately because they were made sep, but the 100 I am really not sure on, because that's not a refund, that's just 100 they owe you
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
I thought the same thing at first - but if that's the case they should have refunded the first payment first, not the second one. They are trying to mess me over, I am tired of giving them the benefit of the doubt.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
@Jessicalynnt many messages some downright nasty from them we are getting all but one hundred eight back I'll post tomorrow
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
People will only know they lie if other people write views about it and some don't care. but they do have a 'regular business' that could possibly be impacted.
@sol_cee (38223)
• Philippines
25 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill speaking of reviews, sad to say but some of them bear no truth.
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Aug 16
These things drag on sometimes. I hope you get satisfaction in the end.
@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
23 Aug 16
This shouldn't drag on but then again that' how people move in the south...probably other places too.
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@AbbyGreenhill (45496)
• United States
24 Aug 16
@JudyEv We live on 'southern time' and but I run on "Yankee Time'...it's difficult at times LOL
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@JudyEv (325758)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Aug 16
@AbbyGreenhill When we visit our niece in Egypt we start talking about 'Egypt time'. Making an appointment means absolutely nothing. 12 o'clock might turn out to be 1pm if you're lucky or even later.
