Height of arrogance

My son has a large house which he has done up. He has replaced the floors, painted the ceiling, plus the interior and exterior, renewed the kitchen and bathrooms, and turned the tired 1990s dwelling into a modern and welcoming abode. Michael has placed beautiful kauri sculptures, which he has created, in strategic places within the large living space and added other art works to the walls.

During the summer months he lets this house to visitors through one of the popular accommodation sites. The house has four large bedrooms with double beds, and three bathrooms so can cater for four couples.

I was at the Writers’ morning tea group yesterday, when one of the women, who lives near Michael, commented about the big party he had on the weekend. She had seen the marquee and heard all the noise. Then we joked how I wasn’t invited. I exclaimed it probably wasn’t my son, rather one of the guests who was staying. When I asked Michael about it later, he said that he thinks they held a wedding at his house. Part of the rules of this particular accommodation provider is that the guests don’t hold any parties, let alone an entire wedding. I would imagine the rules would be the same everywhere.

What an incredibly cheeky thing to do and the height of arrogance I believe. Michael has tried to ring the guests but they are not taking his calls. He knew something was off with them when they asked to view the accommodation ahead of time. He said no. And also, when they had reservations about his friend sleeping in Michael’s tiny home, out of sight along the driveway behind the house. They obviously didn’t want anyone to know what they were up to and probably feared the marquee might be in the way.

Michael relies on tank water for his guests. So not only are a lot of people using up his resources needed for future guests, but adding extra wear and tear to his house. He has discovered a light pink stain on his couch but is unsure if this came with these guests or before. It looks like rose champagne. Who gets a whole wedding venue for the price of one night’s accommodation? What a cheek. The house is perfect for such a thing as it is so large and it is something Michael has thought of doing himself, but he would certainly charge more if he was to do so.

I guess it is always a risk when one hires out their house to unknown guests. He has a lot of his valuables around, these sculptures for starters, but he has done so to add to the charm of the house and surely one should be able to trust anyone who can afford this higher-end accommodation. But obviously not.

Michael says he is unable to prove a wedding took place there, but if not a wedding, a large party with a large number of guests certainly did occur. I think it would be easy enough to find out. Someone must know. After all caterers, marque hire, etc would be required.

I hope these people get penalised and never get to enjoy anyone’s accommodation ever again. They can’t be trusted.