The photos of the unit are very good and they make the unit look a lot more appealing than it actually is. There is no photo of the outside of the or front of the unit. The building is old and somewhat dirty and there are bars on the windows. I would not have stayed there had I seen the outside. I realize it is a downtown area and not a ritzy neighborhood, but based on the photos and reviews it did not meet my expectations.
The host indicated there would be makeup towelettes provided and to not get any makeup on the towels but there were no towelettes so I went and got some.
The bathroom had no rug or bath mat to step on so I used the hand towel which was fine, but then I didn’t have a hand towel. There was also no wash cloth. These in my mind are essentials and I would expect them in any AirBNB especially an AirBNB Plus.
The wall treatment was somewhat falling apart and the plants were dying.
My check in was delayed because the housekeepers were not done until 4PM (check in was at 3) so I had to drive find a way to kill time waiting for check in.
I did not like the automatic locking mechanism on the entry door. I felt very uneasy when I had trouble with it a couple of times. Also, I didn’t like not being able to manually lock the bottom lock or the screen door. As a woman’s staying alone in an unfamiliar downtown area I felt uncomfortable.
The home was okay but fell below my expectations. I think it is fine but would have felt better knowing where I was staying and the condition of the building prior to booking. The pictures are like lipstick on a pig. I didn’t get enough insight from the reviews I read.
The host was responsive, and the place was clean. This is an adequate place to stay for some, just not for me. I would not stay there again.