I really don't like to have to issue complaints but I can only give an honest review of my experience.
In the beginning I was super grateful for the hosts communication. I got stuck at the airport for 3 hours and didn't arrive until almost 3am. Thankfully Mary was kind enough to wait up for me. However the next morning I was woken up at 7 am by workers banging on my wall next to my head where I slept and and the roof on top of my room. She assured me it wouldn't happen again, but it happened 3 more times during my stay. The next day she took me up stairs and gave me a tour of another room and told me I could move into it (for the same exact price) after workers came to fix a light on Tuesday and she expressed that she knew how cold and uncomfortable the room I was in is, without me having to say anything. I was so happy that I would be able to move because it was awful. Well Tuesday rolled around and I asked to move, she said the guy didn't show and would come Wednesday. I asked again on Wednesday and she said she wasn't going to let me move because her brother was coming to stay for 1 night on Friday (of course she didn't want to give him the crap room I was in). Several days later she texted me and asked how I was. I told her I was uncomfortable in that room and upset that she promised me the other room and changed her mind. She told me again in text that I could change rooms. I asked if I could move the following day since I was out with a friend and not sure how late I would return. She never responded and then disappeared for 3 days.
I developed a sore throat, stuffy nose, cough, and a body full of bug bites.
I'm sure the rest of the house is ok, and I would have had a better experience had I not been in this particular room, however this is the maids room behind the house next to the laundry room. There is absolutely no ventilation, there is mold covered by paint, the room is cold (it is winter) and I was provided a mini heater which made it impossible to breathe. I also ended up with bug bites all over my stomach and could feel the springs from the bed in my side (and I'm a thin/small person).
Honestly, I wish I could say this was a good experience but it wasn't. If you know the room is bad, it should not be rented out. Secondly NEVER lie to your guests and make promises you aren't willing to keep. And third, if you are going to have workers banging around at early hours in the morning, you should let your guests know ahead of time so they can book elsewhere, or simply schedule for later in the day so you don't disturb your guests.