Our stay this Airbnb was mediocre at best. First and foremost, I will explain the unpleasant parts of our stay there.
1. I truly believe the Airbnb pictures should be updated as well as the description. When I checked this place out, I was expecting there to be a microwave as one would when they’re traveling and trying to stay within a certain budget. This was incredibly disappointing and a letdown.
2. This place, in my opinion, didn’t feel the cleanest. Our bedroom had a strange odor that did not smell clean throughout our entire stay which really bothered me. Throwing away used toilet paper felt uncomfortable to do but, one morning, the bathroom ended up with no toilet paper whatsoever. This was a huge inconvenience.
3. The freezer had a construction paper in it that read “GOD SEES ALL”… this truly felt scary. I understand that it is a shared space but maybe a camera could be installed so guests and staff would not have to take such measures. Also, we were responsible for cleaning after ourselves yet could not find appropriate cleaning supplies.
4. This neighborhood is a bit shady which I somewhat expected based on the reviews I read. On our first day, we were greeted by the neighborhood drug dealer who introduced himself and told us “whatever we needed, he had it and to hit him up”. This was slightly alarming but did not feel threatening.
5. The room we stayed in was too warm and there was no fan in the room whatsoever. The lighting is very terrible and the blinds were completely broken which we ended up using one of our jackets the entire time to cover it during our stay so we could feel comfortable. Only one outlet in the room and there is a lamp simply for decoration that does not plug in anywhere.
Overall, I wouldn’t stay at this Airbnb again. Our stay wasn’t comfortable and if I could’ve just cancelled the Airbnb the same day, I think I would’ve. If you are a low maintenance traveler looking for a place to simply rest your head then, despite the odor, this place is a good option for you. The location was convenient for us. We were able to take the bus or train where we needed to go with minimal walking. I am very thankful Alejandra accommodated our check-in. Her communication was good. The space was not bad for the value though we have stayed in cheaper yet much nicer hotels.