The host seems very nice when talking to her, but is actually very manipulative and plays the victim when she should be apologizing.
I want to mention a few points that bothered me during my ‘quarantine’ stay:
-First, the bathroom isn t private (as stated in the description), but is actually shared with 2 other people. Each time I asked about the bathroom the host would change the subject and avoid answering. SHE NEVER SAYS THINGS DIRECTLY.
-Second, I saw a rat in my bedroom. When I informed her, she would just tell me that there are no rats in Canada and that it was impossible. SHE IS ALWAYS IN THE DENIAL.
-Third, she took extra cash for « Covid fees». I am not sure what that means exactly and whether she is even allowed to ask for money in cash. She cleaned the place only once (when a new person came in) and asks for 10 dollars extra if you want to do laundry.
Also, she told me that Covid fees were 150 dollars when I first booked the room. I agreed. A week later, she told me that it was 150 american not canadian dollars, and that she only accepts 200 CAD.
-Last but no least, I saw her scamming other people by giving them rooms they didn t book (she didn t do that to me fortunately). Although it is not my personal problem, I thought that I should mention it as she did it to the 3 other people that I have met. One of the room didn’t even have a window (which is, as far as I know, illegal) and a guy had to quarantine for 14 days in it. Also, she would ask for extra money if you want to change the room as it is « an upgrade » (even though it wasn’t the room that you ve booked in the first place).
I can also speak about the numerous lies that she said, the 50 CAD extra that I had to pay (cash) because I arrived 50min late (due to crowded airport) and the sometimes inappropriate comments that she was making…
Although she asked me to leave a good review so that « she could do the same », I thought that it would be better to share my honest experience with the host. Dalya knows how to speak (in person), but don’t fall for it, she will try to scam you at ANY possible occasion.