The hosts were very sweet and allowed us to check in early. The place was scrupulously clean and well-located.
The major issue for me is that I had the wrong expectations from the listing. As it was listed as ‘entire guesthouse’ and I had clicked the filter for ‘entire place’, I was expecting a more private space. I think it should be noted in the listing that the hosts live in the building and share an adjoining wall with the space. From the listing you can’t tell the owners will be onsite. It would be better described as a flatlet or apartment than as a guesthouse though I know these definitions are complicated on Air Bnb and After have a read up the apps definitions it technically meets the guesthouse description but I think using clearer language would avoid guests getting disappointed
The place was listed as pet friendly but we got a bit of a surprise when we saw dogs were charged the same amount as people. It was there under house rules so I guess I should have read it more closely before booking but I’m just alerting other pet owners of the added cost. The trip ended up being pricey as a result and it was too late to cancel.
While the pictures gave the impression of an enclosed garden, having the hosts sharing the house and garden meant we couldn’t let them out without leads and under close supervision, especially since the owners had their own exotic birds which were on the balcony ( very gorgeous). So not ideal for a trip with the dogs and if I had known the set up better I would not have booked it.
The alarm system requires using an app to switch beams off an on whenever you go outside. Again this is not ideal for a pet friendly visit.
The owners also came out and hung their laundry outside our window on Saturday morning including underpants. I was expecting a more private guesthouse so these incursions of the owners domestic life into the space were a bit unwelcome.
I think this could all be remedied by a clearer description on the listing and perhaps some steps to ensure better privacy for guests.