Our stay at 79 Oxford St started to go pair shapped about 4 days after booking when I was contacted by the host who is not the owner of the property to advise a mix up with the listing and I would have to pay an extra $126 or my booking would be cancelled. This was only sorted after i contacted Airbnb and they intervened. Interestingly the pricing was also increased when the ad was corrected.
Upon arriving at the property it was apparent that the heating didn't work, i contacted the host and we ended up borrowing a heater from a friend. The toilet is in an open aired bathroom, not the best as smells linger through the apartment.
That night in bed it was so uncomfortable and noisy, every time one of us moved the other person got a slat in the ribs, very uncomfortable sleep and on the second night we dragged the mattress off the bed and slept on the floor.
In the morning we tried to enjoy the generous welcome pack of 2 teabags, 2 coffee sachets, a little milk and a few chocolates only to discover no kettle or coffee cups, ended up boiling water in a pot and drinking out of a glass tumbler.
Oh, be warned theres no mirrors in the place, had to have a shave using my iPhone camera. There was also no batteries in the remote controls for the tv or the stereo systems. Also no blinds or curtains and residents next door can see all through the apartment day and night.
Our confirmation email upon booking said 11am check out, when we checked in we were advised to be out by 10am and if not a late check out fee may be applied. I told the host of my email and I was advised they would request a late check out for us and get back to me. I told them i wasnt requesting a late check out as our booking was to 11am. I was later advised our late check out was approved and we could stay to 11am. At 10:10am on our check out day the front door opens and in walks the cleaner as I'm standing near the door naked having just got out of the shower and she quickly retreated.
A very uncomfortable and unwelcoming stay, wont be booking there again or any of there other properties.