Let me start by saying I am from the South. We do things differently from the West coast I know but my mind is currently spinning. I have been to many places around the US and outside of the US. This is the first time I have encountered such a micro manager as a host.
My entire vacation I felt like not only I was at my regular job being managed and someone was looking over my shoulder but also I felt as if the host didn’t want us there. The reason for feeling this way was validated when she began to email us as guest to point out our wrong doings that lacked importance.
She didn’t seem to care that we were here on vacation to get away from work and to enjoy ourselves. I felt like the entire time I was at work. I had to have an answer for everything at her request. Although the emails went through the actual person that booked the room (my mother), it was a family event when an email came in. We were a family of 3 (not recommended to stay here if it’s more than one person) and we were given four towels, and 3 wash clothes FOR SIX DAYS! 3 wash clothes between 3 people for 6 days. That in itself was almost more than I could take.
What type of host treats guest this way? I truly would love to know.
My mother mentioned it to her and she had her “cleaners” (sister) throw a bag of towels down the stairs. No wash clothes. I’m sure many who read this are wondering how she would know every little thing we did, say, and move. Her sister/cleaner lives above her and serves as her intelligent agent. The host stated that the ring doorbell alarmed to her phone when guest came and went. If you pause when you exit or enter, you can actually hear the alarm going off on someone’s electronic device. Seemed sus to me.
The sister/cleaner (Melissa) even went threw the trash to give a lengthy report of how it was not separated correctly.
As far as the lack of towels and wash clothes, we would have been fine with 4 towels and 3 wash clothes if there was a way to do laundry. There is no appliances at the room to do so.
There are a few other things that I could really go into detail about but I have already wasted so much of my time and energy with this trip and room rental. I will keep the rest simple so you can truly know what to expect.
There will be no extra paper towels, maybe not even an entire roll. Be prepared to air dry your hands.
There is Alexa’s plugged up in each room so be prepared to watch what you say. This is illegal, but is being done. The AC does not work so if you stay during the summer I hope you are cold natured because it is HOT!
The second switch in the bathroom is a heater. Be aware so you don’t turn it on and have to sleep in a sauna.
The pictures online are not what I would consider current. The wind sills are so lined in plants, greenery, sticks, branches, and decor it is almost impossible to open and close the blinds. I hope you don’t want to look out. The sink in the bathroom doesn’t drain, and the kitchen sink is badly installed that the entire sink moves when you touch the handle.
The owner either keeps cats or owns them as it smells like them and there is car hair covering the furniture. It was not made aware to us that this was the case as I am HIGHLY allergic to cats. I didn’t have my allergic shots/meds and I felt terrible the whole trip because the host failed to disclose this information in the long list of house rules.
The people downstairs (in garage) do workouts daily and have the volume on MAX! When you walk by, don’t be startled.
The upstairs tenant (sister of host/cleaner/Melissa) moves furniture, rearranges, takes broom and bangs on walls late at night, so just make sure you like to sleep during the day and not any at night.
I’m sure there are many more tips I could give for the next guest but it may be best if they just see this for themselves. It’s for sure a once in a lifetime experience.
One I hope I never have to experience again.