The host was polite and responsive. The location is great and safe. Amenities are sparce and the pillows and linens are cheap and hot. Did I complain to the host? No, because there was nothing to be done. It is what is but I'm writing this honest review so you can make an informed decision about what you can and can't tolerate during your stay.
I wouldn't stay here again because there is no A/C and when this place gets hot it is stuffy and unbearable. I knew this when I booked it but I had no idea just how sweaty and uncomfortable it would really be. No air conditioning is a huge negative if you are warm natured, pregnant, heat-sensitive, etc. I thought I might throw up and pass out the second night it was so bad. I woke up several times completely drenched in sweat. Even another guest was so hot she slept on the couch which made it a little awkward when you're getting a bottle of water in the middle of the night or leaving in the morning. Leaving the bedroom window open is helpful for circulation, albeit potentially unsafe because it's not secure, but in the morning, there was trash pickup and traffic which was very noisy and woke us up early so it's not really a viable solution. The listing does state there is no A/C but I'm writing this review so you, potential guest, understands EXACTLY what to expect because so many other reviews talk about how comfortable and great this stay is and I agree it's a good rate but not worth it if you want to be comfortable. The truth is, the host needs to get A/C for every room if not the whole house because, even at the cheaper rate, a dusty standing floor fan doesn't cut it. It is unreasonable to expect guests to live like this.