I’m always reluctant when it comes to bad reviews.. however this is something I felt inclined to share.
I reserved this Airbnb as I was coming into town to visit my parents and attend a work event.
Per usual - I booked an Airbnb for the ease and convenience of not having to deal with a front desk/concierge.
Immediately after booking I was contacted my an outside number with a long PDF document on rules of the property (normal for the most part)
Followed up by a text from a separate individual asking me what time I’ll be checking in because he’s busy and needs to help other guests. Also telling me once I’m there I just immediately sign the contract and send a photo with my ID - I’m sorry… but I’m not going to sign a contract when I’ve booked an Airbnb, any housing rental laws you’re breaking is not on me.
Additionally, I asked if I may just check myself in and not deal with this concierge service. Only to be ignored.
As it started to get later, I receive a text saying if you check in past this time it’ll be an additional $100.
So I didn’t check in that evening and stayed elsewhere.
The following day - I receive a message from someone else expressing that they need to know when I’m checking in.
At this point, no part of me wants to stay in this Airbnb. There’s no parking and when I came by to check the location, it’s covered in homeless/transients.
I ended up never staying at this property due to the discomfort I felt with the interactions.