Justin and Marissa are very responsive and organised hosts, and I am grateful to find a place to accommodate my 2 shorthair cats and me.
Although, my stay is unsatisfactory. The place is nice and filled with all-day light, but it is now in a state of ageing from the lack of proper cleaning maintenance. Dust cannot be avoided for sure, but when I arrived, there is thick dust on all surfaces; there are dust bunnies, long hair and fur on the floor and window sills. The light switches and refrigerator have not been wiped and are sticky. The washer is full of grime and does not been aired, so it has a foul smell. The bathroom sink is clogged, and I tried to de-clog it, but it did not work out.
In fairness, the hosts offered to have a cleaner and a plumber come to address the issues, but I was not comfortable having anyone in because of the pandemic, and we were in the midst of a lockdown. They have the best of intentions, but in my opinion, their place may need a thorough inspection and need to improve on who they work with in terms of Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol and maintenance of their place because it is truly a special spot in the city with the travel stories imbibed in this apartment.