rita is a wonderfully sweet host, but her place leaves a bit to be desired, especially compaired to other airbnb’s in the area. three nights in july for three people costed north of 2.000 dollars - this for a beyond noisy, hippyish two bedroom (one of them a converted living room), one bathroom, first floor appartment (falsely marketed as a town house) with noisy neighbours. the place has no air conditioning, is situated litterally next to one of venice’s busiest thoroughfares (with what that entails of constant noise and pollution). it has a small, overgrown front garden, which is shared with neighbours (where cars roar by right outside the flimsy fence) and a shabby-chic interior.
had this property been situated further away from pacific avenue, it might have been somewhat quaint, but the thundering traffic ruins everything. it’s a shame rita doesn’t warn about the noise in the ad because it’s 24/7. as there is no aircon, your choice for air at night is either a loud fan or an open window and the traffic noise. to add insult to injury, the cleaning fee here is $245.- after a three day stay...