UNSAFE.
One of the most horrific stays I have ever had, where first impressions are not as they seem.
Booked this place months in advance to visit Winnipeg for the first time to see family. Rena was a great communicator from the start, and was very helpful in answering my questions. It wasn't until we arrived that things took a turn for the worst.
When we arrived the airport and told our driver where the airbnb was, he hesitated and stated that this location was in a bad part of Winnipeg. I did not believe him until we entered the area it was in and to my surprise, he was right. There are a lot of sketchy people roaming the streets to the point where it was not safe to walk around. I was advised by multiple locals and family members that this area was one of the most dangerous parts of Winnipeg; so that was red flag number one.
Various red flags went off during our stay; from the tenant next door harassing and spying on us (taking pictures of us when we would leave and arrive, and taking pictures of us at night while we were in the back yard with flash), to having our luggage moved and rifled through. (YES SCARY, my girlfriend was even missing some makeup). To having various things moved from one place to another. FURTHER, there is a camera located somewhere in the property that is not disclosed on the listing, which is a HUGE violation of privacy. You are being watched.
This place is a one and done for me.
There were lots of things wrong with this place, and we hope that this will serve as a warning to all who book here. Find someplace else, spend the extra money. Its not worth the anxiety and safety of your well being.
RUN.