I want to start from the positive aspects. Debora was friendly and caring at first. The apartment is well connected and, for two people, the space is more than enough. The small details are thought out - from the beautiful blackboard drawn by her daughter that illustrates the activities available nearby, to the fully serviced accommodation itself that ensures you don't lack anything from cutlery to plates to pots, to shampoo, to snacks, to Netflix... Debora waited for us just after 2PM and briefly welcomed us, explaining all the useful details.
Before leaving, I took the rubbish out, unloaded the dishwasher, and tidied the place up. My scatterbrained self forgot to remove and clean two trays left in the oven, which were used to cook potatoes and chicken. For that, I sincerely apologised. The stay itself was nice. It was the aftermath that was terrible.
Lo and behold, her attitude suddenly changed.
Right after we left, I received a series of unpleasant messages where she first complained about the trays (fair enough, that was 100% my bad).
Though, I knew something was off when she sent me a picture where she had moved actual furniture (e.g. the sofa) saying that I should've cleaned the floor underneath her furniture. Moreover, she was complaining about cables being unplugged (Never thought it was a crime to unplug one single, innocent cable to make space for another due to a lack of sockets [the Tv was in fact disconnected and we wanted to watch Netflix].. But what do I know...).
Furthermore, she talked about the smoking alarm being activated, although, in actuality, the smoking alarm's batteries were simply dead and needed to be replaced. It's the audacity for me! I don't even smoke, lol.
Anyways, the worst of it is when She FALSELY accused me of breaking a hoover (which was already damaged before my arrival) AND of scratching the leather of the base of the bed (a sneaky lie), asking me for €100 in repairs.
I was taught that if you don't have anything nice to say, to not say anything at all. However, in this case, I thought I should warn others. It is disheartening to see how people can try to take advantage of others in times like this.
I tell you, my friends, don't let anyone fool you. Regardless of your age, gender, sexuality, the color of your skin... Make sure to document your stay. Take pictures, videos for your own safety and sanity. A picture is worth a thousand words. With such evidence, you can avoid unjust negative reviews that claim you damage something in the property when, in fact, you did not.
If you do not recognize the charges and accuses being made against you, speak up, deny any payment, and make sure to contact the Airbnb support team which will be kind enough to provide you with help and advice.
Needless to say, I won't be staying at Debora's apartment again, despite an initially positive check-in meeting.