**Noisy Location**
We planned on staying here for almost nine days.
Before booking, I asked the host to let me know whether her apartment was located near the main road or whether there were any known issues with noisy neighbors. She assured me in her reply that her apartment was tranquil on both fronts. About an hour before checking in, she sent me a message letting me know about a problem with the kitchen. When I asked for more info, she said it would be easier to explain in person upon arrival. Check-in was ok. We were greeted by the host’s young brother and her mom. Nice people. Upon entering the apartment, I quickly noticed that the stove/oven unit was portable. It had heating plates on the top and what seemed to be an oven on the bottom. There was an electrical issue with the heating plates - they don’t shut off. The only way to power them down is from the main electric board. So, to avoid a possible fire hazard, we avoided it.
The next immediately noticeable issue was the loud noise in the apartment. I went outside on the balcony, and sure enough, only a few meters away was the main road, bustling with loud cars, motorcycles, and trucks. Further, there was ongoing construction buzzing at the base of the building. I was not happy but figured maybe things would quiet down towards day end. Unfortunately, nothing changed, and at almost 11 pm, I messaged the host, informing her of everything.
She misrepresented the place. I would not have booked otherwise.
I immediately requested a refund for the remainder of our stay and scrambled to find another location. Airbnb got involved in this case, and things were swiftly resolved. I had adequately documented everything with audio and video for proof. It’s reassuring to know that AirBnB takes these things seriously. No one needs stress and aggravation when planning a restful vacation. This unfortunate experience could have been avoided with simple honesty from the start.
Other notes about the place. The bed is not comfortable, IMO. The shower has no natural border for the water, so expect a mild flood all over the bathroom floor unless you are super careful. You can also expect to listen in on neighbors having conversations in the hallway.
I would not return here.