To start with the positive aspects of our stay:
The property was located in a really nice part of Oakland, views over San Francisco were amazing.
The bathroom was very well equipped and functional.
We had booked the property based on previous reviews and the pictures posted on AirB&B.
Unfortunately, our experience of the property did not match up to either.
Whilst we would not wish to put other travellers off, we feel that our review should be honest and accurate. The intention of this review is to inform both host and potential traveller. In our opinion, Lucas has not devoted the necessary time and effort to maintain the property in a reasonable state, as per the pictures and description. We do not feel that the rental price is reflective.
To summarise:
There was no indication of the entrance to the property on arrival, we stumbled upon it by guesswork.
The shared entrance to the property was untidy, i.e. sandals and various other items strewn across the floor.
There were cobwebs on the ceiling.
The bed was not as pictured and was extremely hard and uncomfortable.
There were hairs in the drawers.
There was a cupboard in the room which was unusable as it was filled with the host's possessions.
Over half of the power points were not working, the main lights also did not function.
The garden looks great in the pictures, however has not been maintained and is now overgrown and largely inaccessible.
The window blinds are completely see-through and offer no privacy.
Given the above, although we had booked and paid for two nights, we left after one.