During the weekday mornings and afternoon I had little to no privacy, was not able to use the shared patio, outdoor dining area, outdoor furniture, and shared backyard as advertised. There were workers on the premises each day and in addition to working in the back yard they used the space immediately in front of the rental for storage and access to materials. The host needed access to the rental with workers and the workers returned a second time without the host. At times it was not safe to walk outside because the workers left their materials in the walk area, stairs and walkway. The host was acutely aware of the inconviences caused by scheduling workers in advance of my stay and not notifying me. Midweek, he made a gestureby offering to buy me a bottle of wine for the worker intrusions, inconveniences, and failure to fulfil the unit as advertised. The host knew well in advance the purpose of my stay - to visit and be with family. I notified him a full 16 days in advance of my visit with family and he responded by writing "Excellent. Great to hear." Yet, unbeliveably, he scheduled workers that were present Monday - Friday and making it impossible for me to enjoy my stay with the contractual offerings of his rental unit as well as entertain my family in the outdoor dining area and shared backyard.
At 76 years of age, the little to no privacy while the workers were present from approximately 10:00 am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday, not being able to use the shared patio, outdoor dining area and shared backyard were major setbacks, obstacles and a very costly experience with this host.
I've requested a full refund for the five weekdays but not the two weekends.