The check in process was TERRIBLE. The owner forgot to provide us with check-in details, so we waited outside until we could get in. Great Dwellings (the third party company the owner works with so he can be hands-off) couldn’t get ahold of him either, so we had to wait on the street, at night, until we could get in (about 20 minutes), at the end of a long road trip. Worst check in process ever for an Airbnb (and we’ve stayed at plenty). There is also a broken toilet seat, most soap dispensers are empty, there is a cabinet door that is hanging and broken, one of the bathrooms has a broken lock, and there is loud construction that lasts all through the night happening directly out front. The neighborhood is under renovation, and while that isn’t the fault of the owner, it was the cherry on top of a poor experience. He also adds a “per pet” fee, which I’ve never seen before and seems opportunistic ($160 extra for 2 dogs to stay for 2 nights?! That’s a joke) Thankfully, Karl was flexible on the pet fee and met us in the middle. Overall, Karl the host was indeed nice and accommodating (and adds cute touches and a sense of community in the Airbnb), but it was not the most enjoyable stay. The place is well-designed and cute, which was a plus. Unfortunately, we got off to a bad start by arriving at night with a terrible check-in process, and the all-night construction. However, Karl does indeed seem like a great host that cares a lot about his guests’ experiences.