Pros:
1. Maina was an excellent communicator (really responsive and I can tell they really care about communication). Given the heat wave in LA when I rented this unit, they kindly had the AC on prior to my stay which I really appreciated.
2. The location was great. If you’re visiting LA, this is located in a great area close to the West side of LA (Santa Monica, beaches, etc).
Cons:
1. The unit was not clean (not in the way an Airbnb should be, given there’s a cleaning fee we pay for). I was very disappointed with the cleanliness. There was dust everywhere (on top of the shower and ceilings). It seemed like it hasn’t been cleaned in months. This can be very dangerous for anyone with severe allergies or asthma.
2. The unit is definitely on the older side and a bit run down, specifically the bathroom. The tiles in the bathroom are dated, there were cracks and the base boards were separated from the wall and seems like their unit hasn’t been well kept in years.
3. The heater was exposed (there was no cover on it), and there was a little hole where I believe, mosquitos and flies were able to enter). We were bit by mosquitos and there were two flies in the unit).
Feedback:
1. I would recommend more accurate photos of the unit and to highlight that it’s not as well kept as the photos show on their listing page.
2. To do a deep clean of this unit (from top to bottom).
I love Airbnb and have been using it for years, and I would confidently say this was the dirtiest listing in my experience.