Shatta's bio says he's here to help. I wanted to check in a few hours early and he wanted to charge an additional $75, never had this happen before with any other host, most are very accommodating to flight schedules. I booked a 4 star hotel for $68 instead, for the first few hours, because I don't like feeling squeezed. His bio also says " you wont be bothered". But between the neighbors and the cameras surrounding the property, you definitely get the feeling you are constantly being watched/monitored.
The neighborhood is EXTREMELY rough, there's government housing across the street, trash everywhere, witnessed a few drug deals, and was sworn at for taking a parking spot. I also got to hear a few of the neighbors in various screaming matches, using many racial slurs, mostly about cigarettes. If you are a single woman or a family I wouldn't recommend staying here because of the neighborhood/neighbors.
It's not mentioned in the listing but there is also a closet filled with pot plants, which is fine, but some people might not like that.
Cleanliness was sub-par, there was some black specs on the sheets on one of the beds- didn't see any bed bugs, though. Dirty laundry underneath bed and in hamper. The towels and bath mat were threadbare and needed to be tossed. The dishwasher was full. There were crumbs from old food in the utensil tray and a bag of old chips under the sofa.
A few other notes: The home is filled with spiritual artifacts- sage hanging on every door, a prayer table, etc etc. The kitchen was good, had plenty of space and cooking gear. Beds & sofa were both very stiff. Water heater was turned up way too high and the water was scalding hot. TV is very tiny.