First, let me start off by saying Nic is great. I read the reviews, understood he uses the place as his home and reserved anyway. We go out to CA every summer and use Airbnb. I have been using Airbnb for over 10 years and unfortunately this was my worst experience, not due to Nic or his accommodations, but because of his terrible neighbor.
I arrived from PHX after a 6 hour drive with my 20lb Boston Terrier and 4 yro daughter. Immediately upon arrival, we were UNwelcomed by his neighbor. We hadn’t even made it to the unit yet. In fact, you have to pass her door on the shared catwalk to enter the unit. The doors are about a foot apart. She was not happy to see my dog. I understand many owners do not appreciate neighbors doing short term leasing but I also believe in common decency and respect. Because we had 6 nights ahead of us and because she was peppering me with questions in front of my 4 yro daughter, I answered ALL of them nicely (who all is staying here etc). I reassured her that we are gone ALL day and in bed by 9/9:30p. My dog travels well and is a 10 yro non-barker.
I notified Nic of this awkward and rude exchange immediately because I was concerned of her becoming a problem. She absolutely was. She works from home or is just at home ALL DAY. So, when we came home around lunch, we were again greeted with more questions. Add that to her sitting on this narrow catwalk (many times with her cat) and acting put out to move so you can come and go freely, I really dreaded heading back to the unit.
I finally told her I was done with her questions and she could contact Nic directly should she need additional information. We returned home at 8p on night 2 and as we approached the stairs she blew through the door and yelled “I’m done with these games!"
She wasn’t the only one. I contacted Nic and told him what was going on. My 6-night stay was cut to 2 nights. He reimbursed me for the remaining amount but moving all of my things with a 4 yro and dog in tow wasn’t ideal.