I'll start by saying I love AirbNb and nearly exclusively use it when I travel. I usually have great experiences, and when it isn't great, it isn't this bad. I need to make it known so the next group is aware of this situation. Also will preface that despite other similar reviews and Susan's claims of them "just wanting to party," I am a professional who was visiting my home town to see my friends and family. We are not "partiers" - we just wanted a safe space to have a coming home BBQ. We got the BBQ but not the safe space.
To start, I requested an early check in and late check out and was told that each hour is an additional $25 charge (keep in mind that we paid $570 for one night in this dump). Furthermore, the host called me 10 minutes before check in and threatened me with a $1000 fine, as well as added numerous stipulations, if I had over 6 people at one time in the "villa." Although I told her only 6 people will be staying but one "may" stop to visit but NOT sleep over, she told me that was absolutely not allowed and threatened me with a $1000 fine. Since when can't visitors come to an Airbnb? Why threaten me? Why are you so unpleasant, Susan? She then messaged me around 9pm the night of my ONE NIGHT stay to re-iterate that only 6 people were over and "check in". It was unprofessional, overbearing, rude, and illegal. Her threats gave me so much anxiety, it was difficult to enjoy my time.
It continues - Photos are inaccurate, especially the living room and the balcony, makes the place look renovated when it is a very old "villa" in need of much maintenance. Also, the villa is NOT private nor was it "entire place to our selves." It was a duplex shared with other airbnb renters downstairs, who had access to our "private" patio. ALSO, to add insult to injury, after paying a whopping $570 for ONE night in this dump, the host had the audacity to request a charge of $15 for parking per person, $25 if we reserved day off because "her neighbors rent it out" - aka she sells it to her other airbnb guests downstairs. This was NOT stated under amenities before we committed to the place and any late cancelation fees. How unprofessional and downright stingy.
In my opinion, for what we got, this place was way too overpriced. It was dingy, didn't have any A/C, had inaccurate description , and the "patio" looked nothing like the photos. There were people smoking pot on it all night so we couldn't even use it! So much for a "private" patio. Not only was the place just inaccurate from what was advertised, Susan's poor manners and stalker/threatening nature made me feel unsafe and uneasy during my stay. STAY HERE AT YOUR OWN RISK.