I’ve never written a negative review on Airbnb before, and would rather avoid doing so but I feel I need to let people who are looking at this listing know about my experience.
First of all, the listing itself is very sketchy and on Airbnb I usually avoid a place if it has pixelated or poor photos. But I was desperate to find a place within driving distance of the convention center. Prices of all accommodation are crazy during conventions but this place is super overpriced. I went ahead and bit the bullet and reserved here because the reviews were decent. After having the experience that I had, it makes me wonder if the positive reviews really are genuine.
I never received the actual address until I contacted the owner. I had to figure out the location using the check in instructions, which were very poor and I had to contact the owner to figure out where the room actually is. I will give the owner credit that she was responsive, but the instructions she gave me on the phone were helpful so she needs to update the instructions on Airbnb to be equally as helpful. Nowhere in the listing is it clear that this room is located behind the Arroyo Vista Inn.
The room itself is only passable. Nowhere near the $180/night that I paid for it. It’s a cinderblock building and everything inside it is shabby. I’m not a fancy person by any means but I felt gross being there. The single window has the thinnest curtain you’ve ever seen so I definitely did not feel comfortable changing in the main room. The bathroom has no partition between the shower/toilet/sink. I’ve been in bathrooms like this before but this place does not have a proper drain so the entire floor of the bathroom gets wet. The whole place is musty, stained sheets, shabby old pillows and blankets, ancient leather couch that is only fit to set your belongings on. Door didn’t lock when I left the next day but fortunately locks from the inside just fine. The cherry on top is that despite having cinderblock walls, the noise proofing is garbage and you will have the joy of hearing the people in the room next to you going at it till they decide that they’re done.
Here’s my feedback for the owner: Completely remodel your space with quality furniture, decor and bedding.
Make your check in instructions way more clear on where the room is located, where to park, and actually provide the address. Let people know that the room is behind the Arroyo Vista inn most of all.
I wouldn’t stay here again even if the place was remodeled. As a woman on her own, checking into this place at night, the whole experience put me on edge and I will definitely be more picky about the Airbnb’s I choose in the future. Lesson learned.