NB private note is the same as public review
Context:
Just came back from South Island trip, stayed in up to 8-9 Airbnb this trip, this is probably the only one which left us with a lot of thoughts.
We checked in at 11pm due to delayed flight so some issues weren’t communicated with owner at late hours, might have better outcome if communicated
Plus point:
1) clean house
- comfortable master bedroom with clean bedsheets
- clean toilet
2) well equipped kitchen
- but again confused if any/all groceries are provided for our use??
Negative point:
1) not informed that this unit is actually a house that is occupied (by owner and dog) while not hosting Airbnb guests
>> we were startled to have found under garments in second bedroom drawers
>> we were confused as to which amenities were actually available for us to use when communication was not possible
>> we found out during the stay that the house was usually dog-occupied, one of our guests was sensitive to dog danders but luckily no allergic reaction so far
>> every possible storage place is full with owner’s personal effect, not ideal if we are staying for more than one day
2) poor heating during winter
- heat pump and bathroom well heated but bedrooms don’t have heater
- indoor temperature 10C and we were freezing in our rooms
3) no hair dryer provided, imagine having to air/towel dry our damp hair at winter night
4) Slight discrepancy with pictures provided
- wall recently plastered with patches of new paint
- huge deer taxidermy in living room (werent shown in pictures) which scared the bejaysus out of us upon entering, not comfortable to one of us who is an advocate for animal welfare
5) personally feel not worth the money value
Suggestion:
Would be very helpful if number 1) & 4) are updated on Airbnb listing page for future guests to manage expectations