Well. I didn't have the best experience with Robyn. She graciously let me check in early, but did not communicate with her partner. ( at the time I didnt know it was her partner, didnt know till I read reviews later that night- which I wish I had looked at sooner because I would not have stayed at this listing, because I had similar experience as the most recent review).
-The room seemed fine and the house had all basic needs for my stay- was close to where I was working. After further investigation of being in my room, there were spider webs in all the corners of the room and dust in the cupboards. I didn't realize till I was already ready for bed that the bed had fleece sheets- summer in NZ. Not Ideal.
- I had a guest walk into my room without knocking due to not having a lock on my door. I didn't sleep at all, because I felt someone was going to walk in- I slept with my bag against the door. As a solo female traveller that made me feel very unsafe and uncomfortable and not comfortable leaving my belongings when I left for the day.
-the bathroom was very dirty- scum in the sink and a pathetic bar of soap the size of a CAD loonie.
- when I went to grab a towel from the cupboard- 3/4 of the towels I grabbed smelt musky or like they had been sitting in the washing machine too long. The shower is also connected to the hosts bedroom- has a separate door etc
-The host had the TV on very loud and lots of banging was heard till after 1115pm. Doors slamming and recycling bin lids getting thrown open. I got up and closed my window the noise got so loud and I also sleep with ear plugs.
-I woke up to the intense smell of body spray so strong It made me cough in the hallway and the kitchen.
- I ended up leaving my stay shorter then I had booked d/t to the fact someone walked into my room, I felt uneasy and very uncomfortable and I needed to get a restful sleep do to having to work the week. I requested a refund for my shortened stay and that was rejected.
I am not one to openly express feeling uncomfortable or being honest for that matter. But I felt this was necessary and hoping that your stay is better than mine! I think it might have been a bad week and busy season. I too also booked due to the great reviews.