Is this the rustic look or just plain ugly?

[Jason C.]

Hello BP!

I need your opinion on the flooring job in my latest acquisition. I pulled carpet and had a local contractor sand/refinish the original wood floors. He tells me this is the best he can get them to look. I can't decide if they are blotchy and ugly or if this will be the kind of irregularity to give the property character.

For context, this is a SFR rental in an older part of town. The house is about 75 years old.

Opinions please!