GUESTS BEWARE! Host picks and chooses which guests he wants to have at his place to keep his ratings high. Just another greedy real estate broker who thinks he's in control of his surroundings.
Upon booking this airbnb around 730PM, nothing on the ad states that there is no booking after 530PM (as Mark claims). I ensured and read the listing because I didnt want to cause an inconvenience. I read the terms and it ONLY states that it would need the host approval IF the airbnb was booked before 3PM or after midnight (which I booked at 730PM.
Checking in, I had sent Mark about checking in as I received no response. No problem, I gave it time to process. After 30-40 minutes, I gave the phone number on the listing a call and awaited 15 minutes on the phone for some lady or receptionist that she'll contact the host and politely prompt me that he will give me instructions upon checking in.
Another 18 minutes pass by and no response or email. I called the number again and awaited then I get a call from the host, Mark. Who came off very snarky and told me, "Normally we do not take in late check-ins, Ill get to work on it", then proceeds to HANG UP on me. A bad sign already but I had hope that it was the pressure of late timing but this is the business your in right Mr. Real Estate Broker?
Yet, another 15 minutes pass by and no answer back. Shortly after, I get a text that someone will be coming to give me the keys "approximately 15 minutes". I was ecstatic that he pulled through but still had a bad feeling but his reviews were great so I trusted his word.
20 minutes pass by and I proceed to call Mark and he texts me (not call) and CLAIMS, "I'm sorry I have to cancel due to the Airbnb not being cleaned". This guy is FULL OF IT. Let's think for a moment and ponder the situation. Mark's Airbnbs all have great reviews, very well taken photos, up-to-date interior design, and well-written listings. There is no way that this place was not ready for a Saturday listing when that is the most popular time to book a place.
MARK IS FULL OF HIMSELF AND CHOOSES HIS GUESTS AND PRE-JUDGES THEM BASED ON HOW HE ASSESSES THE SITUATION.