I have been living in Switzerland either in hotels or Airbnb for the past 2 months, and to be fair I think I should give out an honest review.
Airbnb should make a category to distinguish place that has empty storage space for guest or is not offered.
Jonny's place is full of character but also there are a lot of his own things, and some of the things are dusty. The place is more cluttered than shown in the photos. e.g. the long desk in the master bedroom is occupied by a set of records players. We have to live out from our luggage on the floor. Because there is no empty space for my own belongings, I felt stressed when I take out my own things and try not to mix them with his things.
One night we took back a wrong jacket from a restaurant and put it in the jacket hanging rack at the entrance. We did not notice at all because there are also several of his own jackets. Only on the last day, we realized it and I have to return it to the restaurant. The above incident is totally my own fault, nothing to do with the host.
Further, I think Airbnb should let the host show how big the place is in measurements.
I booked the place for 4 people. And I understand from Jonny that there is sofa bed. But after the sofa pulled out, the space is very very tight.
Also on the first night there are only 2 very thin coverless blankets provided which is not warm enough. My boys have to sleep in the cold for a night. The next day Jonny came and gave 2 thicker coverless blankets.
On the first night we run out of hot water, the 3rd person showered in lukewarm water and the 4th one in cold water. Jonny later explained there is hot water for 30min in total. So from the next day on, we time exactly 5 min for each person so it is alright.
I used the washing machine downstairs. Water broke out and flooded the floor. I cannot find any mop in the house so I used the bathroom mat to wipe out the water. I told Jonny about it. He offered another washing machine to be used just right at the next block, which is ok. I understand accidents like that happened. Johnny said he will come while we were out the next day. But when I returned, I found the wet bathroom mat is still there.
The place is in a good location as stated, the movie screen works well, and my children enjoyed watching movies at night. The bed in the master bedroom is comfortable.
I would say if the place is for 2 people, probably the experience would be better. There is no shower at the basement toilet, but the upper bathroom has no door and glass wall.
Johnny is responsive to messages. His place has potential to improve.