I did not feel that the description of Carmen’s apartment aligned the photos or the price.
When I asked about using the areas depicted in the photos (the areas were quite cluttered, including the bathroom), I was met with clear annoyance and eventually insults through WhatsApp and in person as I packed my things and left.
I did not stay here even one night.
To be clear, the space you are allowed to use is only the very small bedroom. Not the table and chairs that appear in multiple photos of the advertisement. I understand that use of the kitchen is not permitted, but then perhaps there should not be as many photos of the kitchen as there are. I wasn’t even allowed to prepare my own coffee. This is just weird.
I felt very uncomfortable in Carmen’s presence. More uncomfortable than at any other of my 52 Airbnb stays since 2013. In fact, it’s never been an issue before.
I would not recommend staying here as there are many other options that are cleaner and offer more spaciousness for this price point and that do not put you in the situation of aggression.
Carmen did not seem to be in a healthy state of mind.
Her dog, Ava, however is amazing as described. The location of the apartment is ideal. I did sit on the bed and it did feel comfortable.