We were disappointed with our stay at Chris's place. It's our first negative experience in an AirBnb and we usually have nothing but good things to say about our host and their residence. To make it easier for those considering a stay at Chris's place, here is where things went wrong:
On the cats: The listing and initial communication with Chris did not adequately convey the expectation that you take care of her cat (and the "neighborhood" cat) while she is gone. The cats are pushy, needy, whiny, cry all night outside of the bedroom doors, and twice pooped in the middle of the hallway. In addition, the place was not cleaned well and my allergies were awful. Heads up if you're considering staying here -- you'll essentially be petsitting. Usually people pay YOU to take care of their animals, not the other way around. It was weird. Basically, MUST LOVE CATS.
On cleanliness: There were cobwebs and daddy long-leg spiders everywhere. The rugs were dusty and dirty, some were stained. Her recently-used towels are still hanging up, all her stuff is in the shower, everything is very much lived-in and it's as if she just left five minutes ago. It left us feeling uncomfortable. Outside, the sun chairs were broken, dirty, old, and in awful shape. There were new ones waiting to be assembled so we assembled them so we'd have some place to sit. The fire pit was nice and we appreciate that she had wood available for us to use.
On the space: The large living room is nice and the paintings/eclectic decor are fun. Excellent book collection. There were lots of nude paintings and photographs everywhere, but that didn't bother me. Just an FYI if you aren't into that kind of art. Also, there is no place to hang your clothes. We were there for a wedding and had no place to hang our dresses or suits, so they were a bit wrinkled from having to stay in the suitcase. Maybe pack a steamer.
On the beds: The master bedroom bed was very comfortable and soft, which was good for my bad shoulders. Our friends stayed in one of the other bedrooms and the mattress seemed to just be some foam in a low frame on the floor, but they didn't complain to me about it.
Overall, I think we seriously over-payed for the space and we all agreed it would have been better to stay at a local hotel. It was disappointing. Hopefully this honest review will help others know what to expect.