This is an honest review from a long time Airbnb user. Frankly, I can't understand why this place has such great reviews.
First of all, there is an ever present urine smell emitting from the bathroom. I don't know if it's because of old plumbing or what, but you can smell it as soon as you walk down the hallway. I tried spraying and cleaning the toilet with cleaning product but the smell remained.
If you're looking for a quaint and charming neighborhood, my friends, this ain't it! Sadly, the neighborhood is run down and dirty. On each block, we noticed dumpsters filled to the brim and overflowing with trash, mattresses and other debris. Trash day came and went but the bins full of rubbish stayed!
But that's not the worst of it. This area is not safe at night. Listen folks, I grew up in LA (not the good part!) and this place is reminiscent of my hood. In speaking with a few folks at the nearby bus stop, my opinion was affirmed. We were advised not to walk back from the city center after dark, so taking a bus or taxi is your safest bet at night. During the day it's fine. Had I really done my research on the area, I would have chosen to stay elsewhere.
Other minor things worth noting:
-Oven and baking sheets were not clean
-Not enough dishes for a group of 6
-Super sensitive fire alarm - would go off when using toaster
-Laundry room smelled of mold
-Ants underneath one of the beds
-The couches had next to no cushion left
I hate to give such a negative review, but this place is lacking in critical areas and in my opinion, not worthy of its current rating or price point. That said, with some decluttering, deep cleaning and replacing the couches, this place would be good if you don't mind the neighborhood. To their credit, the hosts were good with communication.