I always like to review Airbnb listings as thoroughly and fairly as possible. Overall we had a decent stay but were disappointed as the house was lacking basic amenities and the appliances were very old and not properly functioning. With some attention to the items needing improvement, this listing would have been a solid 4.0 or 4.5 out of 5.0 instead of a soft 3.0/5.0.
Pros:
- Decent location as a jumping off point while staying in LA (really close to the Hollywood strip).
- 5 bedrooms with 5 separate beds which is great for a large family or friends trip.
- Decent amenities nearby and the neighbourhood generally felt safe.
- While the house was old, it was very clean with fresh linens.
- Host was very responsive.
Cons:
- While the house was generally as described, the wifi internet didn't work upon arrival until it was finally reset by the host and telecom company. This took several attempts.
- The fridge was very old and didn't work at all. After contacting the host to have the freezer defrosted, this did not fix the problem and just made a puddle on the floor under the fridge so we drank warm beer for most of our trip. A working fridge is a must-have for any Airbnb listing identifying that it comes equipped with a full kitchen and working appliances.
- Several of the towel and toilet paper holders were broken or missing.
- One of the bed frames was broken upstairs.
- There was only one garbage can in the house located in the kitchen (no waste bins in the bathrooms).
- Lastly, there were a couple broken windows in the home. One of which was complete shattered all the way through with a warning note hung above the broken window.