I had no communication prior to my arrival but thought nothing of it considering Airbnb confirmed my booking and send me my checking details. I arrived at 2 pm, checkin time , and once I opened the door I saw that the house was still in the process of being cleaned from the previous nights guests. I just wanted to drop my bags since I was on my way to a work event for the night but ended up taking my luggage with me to let the house finish it's cleaning. I was asked if I was meant to be staying tonight , yes, and when I made the booking , the day prior.. I was told that she didn't know I was meant to be coming in the first place.
I finally arrived back after my work function around 11 pm. the cleaner was kind enough to leave the light and heater for me.
the sound of mice in the walls and scratching at the wood was very persistent. I do understand that this is an older house and pest such as mice are unavoidable...
but as I went upstairs to go to bed seeing a mouse run across the bedroom floor as I entered was too much for me.
I did not end up staying the night and I called a nearby friend and stayed with them for the evening Instead.
unfortunately I spent less that an hour in the house which both resulted in uncomfortable experiences leaving me quite disappointed to have spent the money.
In the end I never heard from the host from start to finish. Any form of communication would have been appreciated.
My first experience in the home many many months ago was great, enough so that any time I am coming into Hobart I would check to see if this stay is available. Unfortunately I no longer feel the same way.