Of all my stays at Airbnb’s this was the most stressful.
I paid for a room with my own bathroom. I arrived and then was told I was sharing a bathroom.
(I was unable to find back up accommodations I could afford so I couldn’t leave until my next accommodations.)
Then the doorknob to the bathroom fell apart on numerous (at least 3) occasions.
The room was cold, and when I mentioned the heat off she said she couldn’t afford to keep it on. She offered me a hot water bottle. I was cold the majority of my stay.
There was an incident of cigarette smoke smell in my room, and I went to her in the kitchen to tell her and she snapped at me that it was her home, justifying it. Later she apologized for the smoking (her friend visiting was smoking), however she didn’t apologize for the aggressive reaction.
When filling my hot water bag for heat I discovered she left a stove burner on after she tucked in for the night.
There are also wires exposed in the kitchen wall (the kitchen is incomplete and in construction.)
Day 1 or two of my arrival she was singing and playing loud music around 8am from the other room. I was jet lagged and trying to sleep, and with earplugs I could still hear her.
On more than one occasion she showed little disregard for the care of her guests.
There is no lock on the bedroom door. I ended up buying a bell for the door and placing things in front of it to feel safe.
There was a man left in charge as temporary host with no warning or notification. Just a man suddenly breaking a key in the lock, stating he was an emergency person.
The keys to the flat were switched. She apologized for the key incident.
To note: The WiFi is in the bedroom so know access may be needed to it. (After a storm the man needed access to it and entered my room.)
Also, to clarify, the bed is a futon on the floor. Not the most comfortable at all, and makes lots of noises when you move. Something to note if you’re sensitive to sleeping.
If you don’t like or aren’t used to children or cats I wouldn’t recommend this stay. It’s not negative but know what you’re signing up for.
The children are very polite and kind, however they are children that make children play noises sometimes and it is a household up early and running about to get ready for school.
The cat is very friendly and she likes to come into the room to say hello, however she was never obnoxious or misbehaved. She’s a greeter and curious and then leaves.
The flat is many stories up stairs. If you are not ready to haul your luggage up many flights, I do not recommend it.
Overall, based on my experiences and what I was given as to what I was sold, I would not stay there again.
I was not comfortable in my stay.