Let me start by saying I cannot recommend this particular Airbnb at this time because the listing is misleading in a number of ways, and the host tried to change the house rules the day we were arriving, which is technically breaking the contract. We agreed to certain rental rules listed in the posting the day we paid for the rental. Changing these and expecting us to adhere to new rules that are, in our opinion, unsanitary, is going against Airbnb’s policies. There are definite plusses about this place, but my review is based on our total overall experience. Please see below for specifics.
PROS about this unit:
1.	It is extremely clean. Probably one of the cleanest Airbnb’s we’ve ever stayed at (and between my husband and I, we’ve stayed at probably 60 all told). They had a few too many air fresheners which were a bit overwhelming, but we moved them to one room, and it helped. Some people might not be overwhelmed by this, but we were (I like a good room scent, too. I’m not a wuss when it comes to perfumes at ALL.)
2.	The kitchen was well stocked. The only thing missing is a strainer (we cooked pasta while we were there). We appreciated the cereal, coffee, condiments (we left some, too), and cookware.
3.	It is nicely decorated. They could use a dresser in the bedroom for ease of not living out of a suitcase, but otherwise, it was pretty nicely decorated.
4.	The shower was great. Good water pressure, nice temp, and very clean.
5.	Communication, though questionable (see below) was VERY timely. They responded to our requests immediately and provided what we needed on the spot. Super appreciated.
6.	Off-street parking. This is always a plus to have free, off-street parking. Especially a dedicated spot to ourselves.
7.	The unit itself is very spacious and big enough for up to 3 people for a couple of nights.
8.	Games were a nice touch. We didn’t play, but we would have had it not been so damn hot in the living room.
9.	Internet was very fast, according to my husband.
Cons about this unit:
1.	We believe that at least half or more of these reviews are paid reviewers, fake reviews/fake profiles, or friends of the hosts. A large majority of the reviews use the same phrasing or similar phrasing (“home away from home” was one of them our 11 yr old noticed and a lot of reviews mention the “welcoming neighborhood” or similar wording – see below on the neighborhood). The reviews are all almost 5 stars with the exception of a few that are clearly real because they give specific criticism and are not just giving over-the-top praise. Also, the suspect reviews are all correct in their punctuation, grammar, and spelling. This is unheard of in the general population. You cannot have dozens of people consistently using proper grammar/spelling. It’s just not possible. This is our family’s personal opinion and we do not have proof but the whole review thing is sus.
2.	They advertised this unit as having central air conditioning. Since I knew we were going to need A/C for the week we were traveling (estimated heat wave that proved to be very true), I looked for units with central A/C only and therefore was expecting A/C in each room blowing through ducts. This unit does NOT have central A/C. It has one A/C wall unit in the bedroom only. Since the place is long and narrow, the living room on the other end was sweltering still, even after we had the A/C bedroom unit on for more than a couple of hours. I asked the host where the other A/C unit was in the living room and there was none. So, I asked for a standing fan and got two within 10 minutes (thank you). Fans helped for sure, but it was SO freaking hot. This may have been an oversight to mark this as having central A/C, but we, again, don’t think so based on the other stuff that is suspish.
3.	They tried to do a bait and switch when it comes to the “house rules”. The day we were arriving, it was 95 degrees. We were given the lockbox instructions, etc., and were told, “please do not flush toilet paper down the toilet; use the trash can provided”. I was taken aback when I saw this, most especially since it was extremely hot and putting TP with feces on it in a (what turned out to be uncovered) trash can on a hot day sounded not only gross and smelly but unacceptable. We weren’t staying in a fragile, Victorian home or a Yurt. It’s a nearly new back-house. With plumbing. We have stayed in old cabins and were asked to use as little TP as possible and flush between wipes (which is what we did because the trash-only request wasn’t in the contract we agreed to). We’ve never been asked to put TP in a can before. The host said that other people ruined the plumbing by putting wipes and other items in the toilet, and we’re OK flushing small amounts over and over but this trash can request needs to be advertised as the rules UP FRONT. We did not accept this requested change to the contract and no one else should, either. Again, frustrating.
4.	The flies… there were a bunch of flies right outside the door when we arrived. They disappeared when it was cooler at night but came in whenever we opened the door during the day. It sucked. We killed a few but this place needs a flyswatter big time.
5.	The neighborhood was not as many of the reviews described. Every door and window for miles has bars on them which doesn’t come across as “welcoming” … rather it’s got a “stay out” vibe. I would call this a grittier neighborhood. Is it safe, though? We think