I'll start from the beginning. I booked Melissa's place due to the view and convenience of the location. These were the only good things about my stay.
Melissa's unit states self check in with an August smart lock. This is not the case. There isn't even a smart lock installed. A few days prior a man added me to a group on what's app with several people telling me I need to meet them around the corner, I proceeded to ask to meet at the building as I would have luggage and this was not an option. They said I could even have an Uber stop, and we could pick the man up on my uber around the corner, or he can get into my vehicle. But, I could not meet the man at the building. Being that I am a young female and was staying alone for good reason, this didn't sit well with me. I told them also that I preferred to keep contact through the airbnb app, but her associate, I am assuming, does not have access to the app.
I unwillingly agreed. To make this odd request for check-in to feel more comfortable for myself (also easier as I had luggage and I can't run from a bad situation if I have a suitcase) I rented a vehicle, so if he gave me weird vibes I could drive off. I met the man around the corner, and he got into my vehicle. Granted, he was nice. This has never been something I've experienced with any airbnb, and I regularly use this service.
Now, since I decided to drive to feel more comfortable meeting a random man, they are requesting that I pay 35 dollars a day to use the parking. (There is literally no street parking.)
Things to note: airbnb is not allowed in this building, so you have to say you are visiting the owner, which is why I think the check-in was the way it was. The coffee pot had not been clean, and it had coffee left over from whoever used it prior. The carpets look like they have never been vacuumed, as there was animal hair all over them, crumbs in the front carpet, and in the bed (which could have been from me tracking it in or they didn't clean the bed sheets.) The balcony was also full of cigarettes. There is also no conditioner unless you like 2-in-1 shampoo and conditioner. The bed in the master bed is broken and sinks in near the middle - not horrible but just something to note. For the most part, everything looks like the images except the bedrooms.
My first night, a man knocked a few times, then proceeded to try and walk in. I felt very uncomfortable, and Melissa associate wasn't sure what this was about. I can only imagine how that would have gone had I not locked the door before.
I did not tell Melissa about the lack of cleanliness of the apartment as this entire experience left me feeling unsafe and uncomfortable, and I just wanted to get through the weekend.
Also, they made me feel weird about security and have them question me about why I was in the building in the first place.
All in all, I would not recommend this unit. I did not enjoy my experience.
The view is beautiful, though, but for the price, you can get this at a hotel downtown.
Also, I don't recall seeing a washer or dryer on the premise.
The address given is not the right address. It's the address to where they want you to meet them around the corner. The proper address is given after you pick up the man.