We picked Modestino's place based on all the great reviews on Airbnb. however we would have to leave a bad review for 1 important reason. but let's start with what's good
Modestino gave us a lot of information in terms of what to expect in the city. He sent us tonnes and tonnes of information with regards to culture and what's the best spot to eat. for that we really appreicate it. The place is very nice and clean and the check-in was really easy since the instruction were crystal clear.
However, within the 20 pages description of their place in italian and English there was a very subtle line in the bottom that indicates there are 30 Euro cleaning fee must be paid in cash. It was clearly hidden on the bottom to trap airbnb users into this obligation to pay for a fee that is actually already included in the cost of airbnb(there is a cleaning fee/service fee section). If it was so important in the first place why not either
1. added to the price of the place
2. request additional cost through airbnb
3. at least place it on the top of the description
(In my head i was thinking, are you kidding me? why not just rob me instead? paying you in cash would result in absolutely no tracebility on the action. you could even on another day collect another 30 euro ifyou wanted to denying that I paid in the first place)
even though if we have seen it on top of the description we would definiately have not taken this place due to its shady character. but nevertheless, tricking vulnerable traveler is a dispicable act which should not be condoned in any way or form. and travelers need to be aware of these and read more into the description and be ready to file complains to airbnbs, but as all travelers know we don't have much time and energy to deal with these complicated issues, thus there exists such host which prey on our vulnerability.