I was looking for a place within 10 minute walking distance to Oktoberfest where I could lock the door to my bedroom and know my belongings are safe. I was looking forward to visit Oktoberfest several times during my weeklong stay and to be able to walk home, even after having a beer or two. Having a coffee maker to enjoy coffee with breakfast was also important to me. Having to go to a cafe or breakfast place in the morning was an expensive alternative to making my own coffee.
Karin’s listing promised a lockable bedroom door, location within 10 minutes walking distance of Oktoberfest, and a coffee maker.
I was willing to pay premium, $100 per night, to find a place that could meet those requirements.
Karin’s place is now run by her son. She no longer lives there. She hasn’t updated her pictures and the bedroom door can’t be locked. The stovetop espresso maker will make one espresso, not several cups of coffee, and I ended up having to use public transportation to Oktoberfest, since it’s too far to walk, especially in the rain.
Her son forgets to flush the toilet and leaves the sink dirty after shaving. He doesn’t unload the dishwasher and his dirty dishes cover the kitchen counter. Dirty pots are left on the stove and the garbage can stays full for days. He is definitely not the warm and welcoming host mentioned in Airbnb’s listing.
With all the people coming in and out of this place, I didn’t feel comfortable leaving my valuables behind. Anyone staying there could easily make a copy of the apartment door key and have access to any of the rooms listed on Airbnb.
I would not stay there again. Unfortunately during Oktoberfest everything was booked and there was no other place available while I was staying there. I asked Karin for a partial refund, since her listing is wrong and misleading. I ended up spending less time enjoying Oktoberfest and more time cleaning up after her son and being worried about my belongings, since I couldn’t lock my door.