Warning - SHOCKING experience
Had a close friends wedding in Hobart and decided to book this airbnb for 3 people for 2 nights after flying in from interstate.
Once arriving for check in, there was a car parked across the road with the owner of the property inside yelling abuse to someone on the phone regarding previous tenants which was deeply concerning.
She then seemed to be spying on us for a period of time which left us all very uneasy. I called a couple of friends to say I arrived safely to come over and we would all go out to lunch.
Approximately 1 hour later there was violent knocking on the door and I answered. It was her. The Owner. She yelled "How many people are in my property!?" I was shaken up and said there are 3 of us staying and we have 2 visitors. We are here for a wedding and about to head out.
She then started going on a rant about this is "not a party house!" and demanding additional money for the 2 visitors. She was yelling if I didn't give here more money she would kick me out and I wouldn't be able to find accommodation in Hobart. My 2 friends heard all the threats and had to come out and try to calm her. She was saying she's had a bad experience in the past and doesn't trust her tenants anymore. We were then forced to transfer additional money or she wouldn't leave.
After about another hour she came back AGAIN, for the 3rd time. She walked in for another inspection before leaving. This left us all extremely anxious thst she would be back again during the weekend or spying on us.
Checkout was at 10am and at about 9:50 she drove into the driveway and sat there. I was deeply worried about another abusive, threatening confrontation so I rushed out the door. She was at the entrance and stormed in, not saying anything, with a furious look on her face.
At about 11am she sent me one last message...Hope you enjoyed your stay....
I have never in all my years travelling and staying at various accommodations ever been treated like this. Practically ruined my holiday and tainted an otherwise wonderful wedding in Tasmania.