I’ll be as gracious, objective and non-punitive with this review as possible. The interior of the space was not as advertised. There was also a pungent odor present. I knew from the very moment I walked in that we would have to secure other accommodations for our stay in Oakland.
I immediately communicated with Shimmy that I was not satisfied with the condition of the space. I attempted to compromise and proposed we would stay and pay for one night and book other accommodations the following morning. As I host myself, I’m aware that it is within the capability of the host to issue a refund. Shimmy was very resistant to our feedback. She even insisted we check out immediately but still would be charged for one night. Needless to say, I called AirBNB, sent them pictures of the condition of the space and was issued a full refund immediately.
I was so grateful we were able to find accommodations that same night that were not only more aesthetically pleasing but cheaper as well. The location was great but other than that, the space definitely needs a little TLC. The pictures are not reflective of the current condition.