First I have to say this is my first experience staying in an Airbnb. I was expecting much more than what I would have received while staying in a hotel, especially the cleanliness. For my first Airbnb experience, I am a little disappointed.
The home was located in a safe, quiet, convenient area outside of LA, close to Pasadena and near a mall with great eateries, however, the home could use quite a few updates and TV amenities (cable).
The check in instructions, provided by the host, were received earlier than expected (about 2 hours prior to 4:00 check in). We were able to easily follow the instructions and enter with no problems. There is no cable; there’s a smart TV which requires you to have personal access to Netflix, etc. This is definitely a cottage (quite small) but definitely big enough for the maximum number of 4 people.
The mattress in the master BR is extra firm (hard)...my body adjusted after the 2nd night. The bathroom is EXTRA small and reminds me of a tiny bathroom on a cruise ship. The 2nd bathroom is a decent size. The home is in need of upgrades & deep cleaning throughout the home. I would have paid more for upgrades (appliances, tub, shower, toilets, new doors, light fixtures, etc).
Also, this Airbnb is connected to another unit, so keep in mind the walls are thin and you may want to maintain a minimum noise level. In addition, you’re asked not to use the shower or wash clothes between 12:00 am & 6:00 am...FYI for anyone who stays out late!
I would suggest taking your own towels/washcloths, paper products/plasticware, & microwavable food. I would also suggest you have Netflix or other streaming apps if you want to watch something on the TV.
Overall we made the best of our stay...we left early each day and came back in time to take showers and go to bed!