One great thing about this unit is the cleanliness of it. Check in was easy although the code to the garage and to this unit are exactly the same. The garage is the common space shared with the other two rental units above. I’m not sure if the host provides different garage codes to the other renters? Something to clarify in case you are worried of any of the other renters entering your space.
While this is a private unit for yourself, keep in mind it is one of three units in this house. This type of setup is common in SF area — this is my 4th lower level rental unit I’ve booked in SF area.
Most of the other reviews are great & I would agree with them except for one MAJOR con. According to Leo’s listing, there are absolutely no parties and quiet hours are from 10pm to 9am. During my stay in the beginning of January 2022, the Airbnb Policy states there are no parties allowed. Unfortunately, we got stuck with disrespectful and rowdy neighbors above in the larger Airbnb rental unit. As most people have stated in their reviews, the walls are thin — especially since this particular unit is on the first level and below the other two units. Perhaps when remodeling this home, the owner did not think to soundproof or insulate the walls/floors. You can easily hear heavyfooted steps, people talking, and doors closing. MAJOR concern if you are trying to get a good night’s sleep during the “quiet hours” of 10pm to 9am.
Long story short, the renters above were playing LOUD music and having a party well past 10pm. Again, Leo’s listing states absolutely no party and the Airbnb policy also states no parties. Also, according to Leo’s listing, if a party occurs, the renters will be kicked out and charged a fee. Fast forward to 5am the next morning, these renters are still there and still up, talking loudly, laughing loudly, dropping things on the floor, slamming doors, and etc. All clearly audible from this unit. The conversations from above are clearly audible.
When I first reported this to Leo to the number he provided for emergency contact, Leo replied quickly and tried to amend the situation. Unfortunately, the renters did not care and continued to party on the rest of the night with no consequences. I was in constant communication with Leo. The last time Leo texted back was 2:04am and I appreciate him communicating with me so late. After being awoken every other hour all night, I asked for a refund and informed Leo that I will be checking out early and not spending the last night I booked there. I didn’t hear from Leo again — no apology, no “I understand,” no following through with his own rules of kicking renters out for partying.
Thank you for reading this far! This is just my experience and a few others have had similar experiences, just read all the reviews & the reviews of Leo’s other rentals. Again, this unit is clean and comfortable. But if you’re one of the unlucky ones with rowdy neighbors above who are throwing a house party, you will have a reaaaaally rough time.