This is a bit of a complicated review. The most important thing I think you should know is that the home is apparently equipped with a sound monitoring device that sends notifications to the owners if there is “loud noise.” I don’t object to this being included in the house, but I feel it is essential that this be included in the listing. It was not at the time of our booking. My group had no intention of “partying,” however, we felt a constant anxiety due to this detail being shared with us via DM from the host at the last minute. You deserve to know about this before booking.
We also experienced challenges checking in as the keys were not left in the lockbox as host had specified they would be. Props to the host for resolving this situation expediently.
Beyond this, the property is unique and very cool. Lots of space and art, as described. The beds are comfortable memory foam with good pillows. We really did enjoy our stay.
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The pool is beautiful, though unheated. There is also a large amount of foliage that falls from the trees into and around the pool. The hosts indicated that we could clean this with a pool net that is provided. This is laughable. There was a constant stream of leaves, flowers and pollen. We cleaned all of it and before we could change, the pool was full of foliage again. Beautiful for sure, but no one in our group felt like swimming. Keep this in mind if interested in a property with a usable pool.
There seems to be a central disconnect between the host’s desires and the reality of the home: this property is in close proximity to neighbors. The neighbors have had negative experiences with previous guests making too much noise. The host tries to mitigate this by including monitoring devices and repeatedly messaging that “partying” is not allowed. However, they are, at the same time, advertising a single home that is suitable for 12-14 people. The idea that 12-14 people will stay in a home and be inaudible to the neighbors whose property is literally an arm’s length from the Airbnb is totally unrealistic. If the hosts want to resolve their concerns with neighbors, they need to reduce the number of guests that they accept.
Lastly, the bathrooms are as small as advertised by other reviews. Whatever you’re picturing, they are smaller.
This might sound like a very negative review. It’s not. The place is rad, but with some serious caveats that I feel were not accurately characterized by the listing and other reviews.