This host, Joanne, was not welcoming once she saw my two daughters and friend were coming over to have a quiet lunch with me after I arrived from a long flight. She started texting me wildly, from just a few yards away inside her house no less, telling me they could not be there, when they must leave, how many hours we could use the pool and suggesting we go to some other places to swim down the road.
Her place is beautiful physically, refrigerator stocked and appears to have all the comforts. She admits she much prefers people who do not know anyone locally and are out most of the day. So if that description fits you you might feel more welcome. I had to cancel the rest of my stay with her. Funny thing is we were not planning to even be around that much. Joanne’s hostility did not control my plans but it really stung at first when I pride myself on being considerate and thoughtful to a fault. I stayed because of her cancellation policy but it felt weird. Not relaxing. Plus I had to look for someplace else - an unwelcome chore at the last minute. So be as invisible as possible and no friends over ! She considers it a “party” if anyone visits, even for lunch. There are lots of seats all over the house, but they are not meant to be filled No matter how nice and quiet you are. Not quite the spirit I expect from Airbnb as a Long time user who has had good experiences renting places all over the world. A true first.