My first negative experience with a host. Please read ALL the rules. My husband and I are a quiet, middle aged couple, non smokers, no pets we don’t have parties and are always respectful of our hosts space. Never thought we would break any rules. We were sitting on the front deck and thoroughly enjoying the cottage when we got chatting to a young couple on the footpath from our home country. It was a hot day, she looked pregnant, we offered them a glass of water. They came onto the deck, we chatted 10 minutes and they left. Very quickly I received a message from the host and Airbnb resolution team pointing out a rule violation, NO guests were allowed on the property for ANY circumstances. I offered the host a full apology, it was never my intent to break the rules. We treat our hosts space like a home from home, that is the attraction of Airbnb and I was using my well travelled discretion. There was no one around, the only way the host could see was what was happening on the deck was the ‘security’ camera. Whilst I understand Marias concern for security in the Venice beach area, we have been here dozens of times, and she did point out the cameras at the start, I never thought they would be monitored, still not sure if the cameras have sound as well as visual. The lack of basic privacy for me was not something that is tenable. We will not be returning. That said, the cottage was charming and immaculately clean. Marie had kindly left us a bottle of something in the fridge, which we didn’t drink, but appreciated anyway.