I was desperate for a place to stay during my apartment search in Paris, and needed a peaceful week before an important competition. My experience ended up being my worst yet as guest, with or without airbnb.
Sandy was extremely quick to respond to my initial messages, and to invite me to reserve. All seemed well until she unfortunately had to leave town urgently the day of my check-in. I never met her, so I cannot say more.
Bruno met me instead, outlined clearly the rules of the house, but within an hour of plopping down my suitcase and having what I thought was normal chitchat, he was pressuring me to buy products ( greeting cards, hair barrettes) and saying he sometimes guides guests around town and they pay him. Then he outright asked me to lend him cash, saying I seemed cool, detailing a story of leaving stuff in Sweden, later saying all his siblings were out of town, his accounts were being surveyed, etc. I bought 10 greeting cards for 30 euros,
2nd night, at about 11 pm or midnight man was hanging out with Bruno in the living room. I said hello and the man didnt respond, clearly having drunk too much. He ended up sleeping on the couch all night. Meanwhile I couldnt lock my door, felt really uncomfortable that I wasnt told other people sleep over.
I had paid and expected a peaceful pleasant stay with a couple : a man and woman. It ended up being very different, and I left after my 2nd night, cancelling the remaining 5 nights. Very regrettable and only added to the stress I was already dealing with.
The apartment was otherwise superbe and as expected.
Le pire experience que j'ai jamais eu dans in airbnb ou même comme invité.
Sandy n'était pas là, donc ça change tout j'imagine, vu que les commentairres sont très positivs sur elle.
Des mon arrivé, Bruno m'a mis beaucoup de pression à lui prêter d'argent, et de me montrer des produits qu'il peut me vendre, et de mentionner qu'il peut faire ses services de guide pour d'argent.
2ème nuit, un homme est à l'appartement avec Bruno, il sort, il revient bourré et il dort sur la canapé toute la nuit
Moi j'ai réglé poir une semaine, parce que je cherche logement et j'ai un concours à préparer. Je voulais une semaine tranquille et j'ai réservé en urgence.
Au moins Sandy m'a accepté à la dernière minute mais c'est vraiment dommage qu'elle etait obligée de partir en urgence le jour de mon arrivé. l'idée de passer encore 5 nuits seule avec son mari m'a mis trop mal à l'aise donc j'ai décidé sur les conseils des amis de partir après ma deuxième nuit.
L'appartement était sinon nickel.