Communication we the host of this Airbnb was good. Upon arrival my partner and I did an inspection of the bedding, restroom as we’d normally do (check for bed bugs wherever we stay).
I searched the sheets and immediately found stains. We also figured if there are stains on the bedding we should she k the pillows. So, before taking the pillow cases off we smelled B.O or sweat, either way there was a smell. When the pillow case came, we saw old stains as if the pillows were soiled for years without a wash or being replacement.
I immediately contacted the host informing him that the sheets and pillows were stained and that we need hand towels or at least paper towels for the restroom to dry our hands. There was only one hand towel but it looked used.
While we were out to dinner the host responded he’d send someone over. We were skeptical that the host would replace the pillows. So we stopped at target to purchase pillows, towels, and laundry detergent.
We also noticed that the dishes weren’t cleaned. Now, I appreciate the fact that there were dishes provided, I just haven’t experienced unclean dishes that have been shelved for renters. The floor also had strands of hair around.
Overall the studio is in a great location, it’s an easy walk to stores, restaurants and a park near by. It’s a nice quiet neighborhood. The nearest beach (Alamito Beach) is about 30min away, it’s very open and not busy at all. Way better than Venice Beach.
Takeaways for the Airbnb:
Check bedding for stains ( I had to wash these)
Check pillows for stains
Check floor for hair
Check pots etc for cleanliness
Check provided table place mats ( these were also soiled, I tossed them in a laundry basket)
Check for large trash can ( it’s located in the bathroom)
Check for small wash cloth it’s located under the kitchen sink.
Check for laundry detergent (it’s located in the tiny drawer right under the bathroom sink.
Check for the TEA provided, it’s delicious, the host is actually the manufacturer!!
Please Note: This is a review of the STUDIO not the other Airbnb rental on the property. I actually saw the bedding being aired out and cleaned for that unit, so I’m not sure what happened with the space we rented.