I always start with the good first. The host was quick to communicate and even allowed me to check in early. When I arrived at the house there was NO parking on the entire block! I was unable to park in the parking garage due to painters painting the entire apt complex ..this also made it almost impossible to get to the apt (which was very difficult to find since it was upstairs and numbers on doors were covered up for painting). When I finally made it to the apt and went in I was immediately hit with a strong smell of cigarette smoke. Disgusting. The bathroom sink area had stains on it and had a toothbrush left on the counter...the kitchen had 1/2 drank drinks in the fridge. I would not stay here again but I do appreciate the host communicating with me quickly even when she knew there was a problem.