Cathy’s flat is a lovely one, but she herself was a rather duplicitous and irresponsible host — traits compounded by the fact that she is a live-in host you cannot trust.
First, I was not given a key for the entirety of my stay — something unheard of for any traveller. I was expected to just buzz the intercom and hope she would respond, even at the small hours of the night.
Second, when I wanted to bring my partner around, she rightly suggested I change the number of guests on Airbnb’s ‘manage guests’ button. She then proceeded to ask me for the requisite €45 in cash. I did so in advance and in good faith without much complaint. However, when I then did not bring my partner around, she ‘promised’ that she would refund that €45 on Airbnb. Of course, this has not happened.