The location of this AIRBNB was overwhelmingly good but it was disappointing because there were some fatal flaws.
[PROS]
LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION !!
- I never saw a homeless person anywhere in Manhattan Beach during my stay, and I felt really safe.
- 5-minute walking distance from luxury cafes, restaurants and beautiful beach.
[CONS]
1. The host was not very helpful. Even if there was gas smell in the house, Danny said as if it was nothing. (I was wondering whether the smell of gas was not a serious problem in the US.) In the end, no action was taken and I had to check out earlier than planned.
2. The house is not well maintained. I paid $200 for cleaning… but bathroom floor was very sticky and carpets were full of dusts. My mom and I had to spend one entire day to clean up the house. - I think the host should come and see the house at least once after every guest, but Danny doesn't seem to have visited in several months.
3. There is no washing machine. The nearest Coin Laundry was 2.7 km away. (Definitely not a walking distance.)
4. Parking was really difficult. Nearby street parking is mostly for residents only, and the few available seats are almost full if you come after 4pm.
5. The shower room is really small. Even though I am an average Asian woman, the space was so small that it was uncomfortable to shower.