We had high hopes for this stay. I've used Airbnb many times over the years and I've never had as many issues as I had with this stay.
What to expect from Jason's place:
Firstly: the CHECK IN was 2 hours late after a rude and mumbling shop keeper who didn't keep his mask on his face repeatedly told us that he didn't have any keys for the Airbnb. Jason was kind enough to refund us £30 for the trouble. We had to wait for the 'cleaner' to turn up with her spare key. So, expect an awkward at best check in.
Secondly: CLEANLINESS
Talking of the 'cleaner': the cleanliness was frankly awful, especially considering that we are in a global pandemic. I have photos of all of this as proof.
The sides of many surfaces had a layer of dust/dirt and hairs that I could wipe through with my finger.
Toilet bowl rim had clear long term and short term marks from previous guests.
Private bathroom had a used bloody plaster left in the bin provided, hair attached to the complimentary hair product on the side near the shower, and where the shower glass meets the floor there was obvious build of grime.
There were obvious areas of other people's hair and dirt on the floor also that showed a distinct lack of care for cleanliness.
There were black bin bags clearly from the cleaner were left in the living room and hallway under tables, and a dirty water filled mop bucket left in the kitchen. So, expect terrible cleanliness that makes you feel uncomfortable.
Thirdly: COMMON AREAS
In the common areas and kitchen there were pillow cases and other bedding lying over his antique furniture and doors and the only two kitchen chairs in the kitchen. Personally I think it was the cleaner, but if it wasn't, perhaps a new house rule of not turning the place into widow twankies laundry?
The small oven had the side falling off it, the washing machine door was hanging away and couldn't be closed. So, expect a laundry room style stay.
Fourthly: THE BEDROOM
Inside the room the chandelier has 2 missing bulbs and a further 3 not working. We also had to find and put in the bulbs for the bedside lamps ourselves. The antique furniture in the bedroom had tear marks on it - time for a repair, antique doesn't mean you can have tatty furniture. Oh, and the bath tap dripped the entire time and the shower holder was also falling apart. So, expect to try and piece the place together.
Lastly: DESCRIPTION
There are two other rooms in the apartment, not three as listed. The photos showed multiple plants inside the bedroom, I get that it's seasonal but there weren't even plant pots left in the room.
The little touches seen in the photos of the chocolates weren't there either. If you aren't going to do it, don't advertise/heavily imply it. So, don't expect any nice touches and more people than you expect.
In conclusion:
Not a super place to stay and not a super cleaner. Disappointing and clearly out of touch host who was abroad. Location and quirkiness saves it. Don't stay unless you want the location.