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Dear STRIV Rentals,
This is a review of the Air B&B we stayed at recently located at 10th and G in San Diego California.
First of all, we were happy to discover that the building was excellent -- cool retro/modern lofts and very well located for our needs. The apartment was spacious and suited our basic needs, but there were definitely some areas for improvement.
In no particular order, here is our feedback on areas that could use some attention:
-Lighting was woefully deficient throughout. While the lamps and overhead lighting were attractive and stylish, there was not enough lighting and the wattage was way too dim. In specific, the lighting in the bathrooms was not bright enough to safely shave or apply makeup. And since we play cards and games when on vacation, to get enough lighting by the kitchen table (the only table where we can play) we needed to move 2 floor lamps near the table. Also, if there were spare bulbs for the lamps, we never found them.
-Speaking of the kitchen table. While it is an adequate size and design, it may be time to replace it. You can barely touch it (let alone lean on it) without it making VERY LOUD and annoying creaking sounds. Also, the chairs are VERY creaky and wobbly. On one of the chairs, some of the screws even fell out. So when we had to repair that chair we tightened screws in the other chairs as well. It should not be the responsibility of paying guests to have to repair the chairs in order to sit on them.
-The kitchen is very adequate, but it would be helpful if there was a supply of sponges and dishcloths. We had to waste paper towels to wash and dry dishes.
-One of the sets of blinds in the main room had no dowel for opening and closing the slats. The floor to ceiling windows offer a nice view and lots of natural light. So having one set of blinds always in the closed position was really annoying and disappointing.
-In the bedroom off the kitchen, several slats were missing from the vertical blinds having a negative effect on the ability to make that room totally private and dark.
-The drain stopper was missing in the sink in the bathroom near the entrance not only making it difficult to plug, but dangerous for rings and earrings.
-The bathrooms are very spacious, so it would be very helpful if the bathrooms had hooks somewhere (back of the doors?) to hang up wet bath towels.
-Closets and bedrooms were adequate size-wise, but there were no dressers to unpack in and no place other than the bed or the floor to “live out of” the suitcase. Although one bedroom had the open shelf unit for clothes, the other bedroom had nothing.
-We realize that an Air B&B is not a hotel, but would it be that expensive or increase the cost that much to include a TV in each bedroom?
In summation — the place was nice and convenient and served our basic needs, but a little TLC and a few minimal upgrades would make this place much more comfortable and appealing.
Thank You
Dan Marinoff and guests