My stay here was unimpressive.
I didn’t notice this when I first booked the place, but check-in is at 6pm. I’ve never visited an Airbnb where check-in was so late; you have to pay extra to check-in earlier. Check-out is at noon, so it’s not like they allow you to check out later than normal.
Their address isn’t the same as what’s on their listing. They message you a detailed and slightly confusing description of how to get to their place—not what you’re looking for when you’re exhausted from a day of travel--and that’s where they include the real address.
They also ask that you not tell anyone you booked the place on Airbnb, which is sketchy.
I gave them a heads-up that I would be there in 10 minutes. I called the apartment twice on the call box and received no response. Luckily another tenant was coming in and she opened the door for me.
Instead of getting the apartment key from a lockbox, you have to get it from under a very dirty doormat.
Sonya's greeting was cold and distant.
Right outside the room, water was leaking from the air conditioner vent, so if you’re not careful you’ll step on a gross wet spot. Sure, these things don’t always work properly, but it would have been nice to have some sort of indication that you shouldn’t step there or a warning from the host.
The room smelled heavily of cheap cleaning chemicals.
On the positive side, the bed was comfortable and the room was quiet. Next time though, I’ll look for a hotel in the area.