For my first time using Airbnb, I would have to rate my experience subpar. The host Kelly, had an open line of communication, but be aware of the house rules, or you can possibly get penalized. The house in which I stayed in was a nice modest home in Hacienda Heights. That being said there was plenty of defects. Beginning with the faulty showers. The water doesn’t stay hot, the drainage system for the hallway bathroom is terrible. The water builds up while you take a shower. Also, you might want to pack some bug spray because you will have to deal with pests, mainly crickets and spiders.
In regards to Kelly’s no smoking rule, I would look elsewhere on my next venture for Airbnb. Before booking Kelly’s place, I spoke to him about the no smoking rule, and was told that smoking in the backyard was permitted but not in the house. I agreed to that because smoking outside was not a problem for me nor my friends I was with. Once we checked out of the Airbnb Kelly complained about the smell of smoke in the house. We never smoked in the house and we also had Lysol to disinfect and spray around the house on bedding and toilet, as well as candles to diffuse any lingering odors from outside. So for Kelly to attempt to fine me was beyond deceitful. I won’t be booking any of Kelly’s properties in the future; if you’re one who wants to enjoy all of California with no worries, then I advise you to do the same.