I talked to Nicky on the phone and she stated she was going to write a harsh review after I politely pointed out some trouble areas to her. She was very argumentative when talking but she was unable to get me to engage likewise with her. She stated to me that she was a super host. I checked her listing and she is not. Nicky also stated that whatever I said she was prepared to make me appear to be a terrible guest. I have stayed in several air b n b s and have had great experiences, great hosts. I have never left a negative review except for this one. Her photos look good but please don't be fooled by them. The bedroom bed sags down when you are sleeping on it. It won't give you a fit full night of sleep. The bathroom courtesy glass had hair under it, the air vents in the ceiling was dirty. The kitchen utensil holder that keeps the knives, forks, and spoons orderly was really dirty, looked like it hadn't been cleaned in a long while. Some of the dinner plates were chipped. The laundry area was really dirty. Dirty clothing was piled up on top of the dryer. Washer was full of someone else's laundry. I saw something gray dart away from me and run along the wall. That made me jump.The common door from the laundry to the backyard was unlocked during my overnight stay, definitely a safety issue. The backyard was non descript and completely like anything in the photos. I met a woman who I thought was the host and mentioned to her that my gps placed me in the alleyway behind the house before she then told me that she was not the host. (that was my error) The host told me that the tenant ran to her immediately and stated how rude I was to her when in fact my conversation was very short with her. I suspect that this is to bolster the host's story. The host told me that she had seen me when she was getting into her car and I was arriving but that I was looking at her in a hostile way which is incorrect. I made eye contact but had no reason to say anything to what I saw as a just a passerby. Nicky could have at least introduced herself as the host and let me know to contact her if I needed anything. I am really disappointed to have to leave this type of review when in fact I really love to leave great reviews. All of the hosts that I have met in the past have been great. This host asked me if I was bothered staying in an a minority neighborhood, in an all black neighborhood. I told Nicky that it just looked like a regular neighborhood to me and I asked her why she would ask that type of question. I told her that I visited the shedd aquarium in Chicago and had a wonderful time. Nicky asked me if I felt comfortable there because it was a high class place with a majority of white people. I told her that it was very diverse and why would she say that. I asked my afro American aunt why this host would say that and she said that it was reverse racism. I found Nicky's comments very unfair and uncalled for. Nicky can be a glowing person but please do not get on her bad side. Here is another guest's comments : "This property was underwhelming to say the least. I could not wait to leave. The bed linens had pet hair as well as the kitchen. The pillows were flat. I waited almost 30 minutes to receive check-in information. The host was kind of rude. The unit across the hall had a dog that would not stop barking. The snow was not removed from the sidewalk or steps, and in Chicago in the winter, that is a must. I will not stay at another Air BnB...this ruined it for me. I will stay at hotels from now on; at least they’re dependable. Leah, Herndon, VA " It sounds like Nicky must have several of these types of units.
I am very motivated not to leave negative reviews because I know 99 percent of all hosts work hard to do a great job. I feel I was forced into having to respond to Nicky's very negative conversation to me on the phone today by leaving a truthful review right now. Don't be fooled by Nicky as she can spin her words to make herself look like a saint and to make me look like a terrible person which I definitely am not. I love people and being a guest in some amazing places with great hosts who are hard working people!