The warning about construction going is a severe understandment. The construction isn’t going on just in the outside, it’s the entire being worked on, surrounded by scaffolding and tarp.
The parking spot given to us was taken up half way by the construction, and the host said that was the only one available. When we said that wouldn’t work for us because coming and going he then offered another spot to us.
A few hrs before check-in, the host said there was likely going to be a lot of noise this week and recommended I go to a coffee shop across the street (I needed to work all day and go to class). I’m from a dirt so noise doesn’t bother me all too much but at this point it was hinted at that the apartment just wasn’t going to be habitable.
As soon as we entered, there was a smell (the person I’m traveling with works in construction management) related to the construction to which the host said it was vinegar? Also, the air conditioning intake duct was directly vented to where the construction was taking place which is concerning for general safety. Between the smell (which was aggravating to migraines I get that I’m prescribed medicine for) and the impending apparent inhabitable noise coming, I asked the host if it was possible we pay for the first night and adjust our date shorter. Either way, we had to find another place to stay that night. He snipped back at me that I should have asked him if I was concerned about the construction but, it feels like expecting accommodation I’m paying for to be able to serve its purpose doesn’t seem like spending I should have to clarify? Then he ignored me the rest of the night until I contacted AirBnb.
Honestly the host probably shouldn’t even be renting in its condition. If you’re thinking about booking, I’d ask for photos of its current condition before committing. Bad experience and exactly the type that makes me weary booking through AirBnb instead of a hotel.