Omar’s space is super great. It’s clean and the amenities are also pretty decent. Both the shared space of lounge, kitchen, and restroom were available to me. My room had a big TV, and also an AC and plenty of closet and drawer space. The check-in process was also really smooth, thanks to Omar. He waited for me to check-in with him and helped me with my luggage as well, and showed me where everything was. He is super friendly, and gave me suggestions about things to do in LA. I also had a LA tourist guidebook (ish) in my room which was interesting to browse through and get ideas from - which shows his thoughtfulness.
Interestingly, the room smelled a little peculiar and stinky if my AC was at 80 degrees. I think it was something to do with the AC filter but I sprayed febreeze in my room so it became more tolerable.
While the cleanliness, amenities and location were amazing, communication and accuracy about rules could have gone better from Omar’s end. When I booked the airbnb and until Omar and I had a chat about it, there was no mention or disclaimer about inviting guests. That was one of the reasons I chose the airbnb - because the rules did not say you couldn’t invite guests. However, I had one of my friends over (not overnight) one night and Omar became really mad at me, which was surprising since I told him there hasn’t been any mention of rules about guests in the House rules section when I booked the airbnb and even while Omar and I were having a conversation when my friend was here. He updated those rules after our conversation.
I respect his space and would have followed the rules if they were there in the first place, but his anger was a bit unfair and unjust, given I can’t possibly know what I am not supposed to do if the House Rules don’t contain them. So, I would say Omar just needs to update his House Rules and make them thorough and communicate his expectations in time.
Despite the unpleasant conversation and the awkwardness, I did indeed enjoy my stay since Omar has a great place that he keeps in nice shape and provides a comfortable and cozy space for people to stay in.