The communication from Laura was non existent (genuinely). The cleanliness of the flat was a let down, from the disgusting bedsheets, pillows and mattress to the floors and shower. The listing was inaccurate as we didn’t get a ‘choice’ of pillows, instead all we got was 2 sweat-stained, sacks of long grain rice, atop a mattress from an episode of criminal minds. The duvet cover had obviously been the nearest thing to hand when a previous traveller had a dodgy stomach, as it had big brown stains all over the place. It should be illegal to charge a cleaning fee when the cleaner obviously just steps in for 5 minutes, shakes up the bed sheets and leaves again. In this flat I actually found myself unironically asking my girlfriend if she had shat her pants because the smell in the flat was so foul, but it wasn’t her, it was emanating from the bathroom before either of us had even had a chance to sit on the toilet. The street parking was abysmal and we soon received a note telling us not to park outside. Be prepared to bring bicycles or really comfy walking shoes for everyone as we had to park on another street, 15 minutes away. The listing says it’s a residential area, and asks us to be respectful and keep the noise down for the neighbours, so I obviously expected the same courtesy in return, but late at night and early in the morning we were woken by the iron giant stomping on the floor above us. I thought all the anvils in the world had already been melted down for other purposes, but I must be wrong! Because apparently they’re all being stored - and regularly dropped all over the place - in the flat above this Airbnb! If you’re wanting to watch the TV and relax think again! No blinds or curtains means you can be watched 24/7 as you watch some crappy Netflix movie to try and distract yourself from the rancid smell coming from the bathroom. The TV stand looks like it was built as a 4th year woodwork student project and made it the night before it was due. As well as the nightstands next to the bed being held on by the spiderwebs that have formed in the crevices. We did end up spending our own money (£26) to replace the dodgy yellow sheets. If you’re thinking about having a coffee, make sure and bring a pickaxe for the sugar and coffee as you won’t get any from the tubs otherwise. Please bring shower gel and shampoo as the listing states that these are provided, when in fact all that was provided is hand soap! If you’re too hot then tough. You’re not allowed to touch the thermostat, and it doesn’t make a difference even if you do, so make sure and crank the windows wide open and prepare to have the worst sleep ever, waking up every 10 minutes to strange noises outside and constantly wondering if the curtain is just blowing or if someone is climbing in the window. If you’re a barber then you’ll be used to seeing hair everywhere, however I am not, so I’m not too sure why it was on the sheets, pillows, shower and sink! The WIFI is that fast that your phone can’t even find it, so if you want to connect to any internet then bring your own router! The only positive thing was getting away from the flat.