Beware: Long but useful review! Also be aware this review is based on my personal experience and opinion about the stay at Roberts house.
In short, it’s a good place for a few days but it’s more like a Youth Hostel than a AirBnB.
First and foremost, the dogs: They are the BEST. I would book another stay at Roberts house just to spend more time with them. But now to the more useful info:
Pro:
- The house is located conveniently close to the airport (Uber ~ 40USD)
- The neighbourhood is safe, quiet and quaint.
- The bed is comfortable and clean and towels were provided.
Cons:
- Robert is like a ghost, meaning I received the same pre written check in message over and over. Something more personalised would have made Robert seem more trustworthy.
- For all I know, Robert could be living in India, I never saw him once and everything is automated. (Self check in, tip jars around the snacks, paper taped to the walls with instructions etc…)
- Though the dogs are the best, the house smells like them, a simple spray of febreeze can solve this issue
- The room and shared bathroom are cleanish…it seems like there are leftover toiletries since 1990 from 100+ previous guests. The shower curtain seems to be from a similar area, a simple 50 dollar investment would go a long way here.
- The door knobs are all loose, making it hard to open and lock the doors and closing them makes a loud noise affecting other guests (or you if other guests go to the bathroom at 1PM)
All in all a little maintenance and presence from Robert would take this from a 3.8/5 to a 4.8/5. A little less youth hostel feel and a bit more AirBnB feel would be welcomed by future guests, I’m sure. Especially as Robert seems to be a well travelled man with lots to say according to the pictures around the house.
Still, I would come back and overall I really did enjoy my stay and can recommend!