This was my first time using airbnb and i must admit it was nothing as i had expected!
Short summary:
- Host was not available on phone during check in
- House needs some major repairs, including doorlocks, bathroom (washbasin, tub, shower - dont work properly and clog everyday)
- Linen and towels stink
- You’ll be battling cold big time in winter months
Full experience:
- Told the host very clearly that I’ll come between 1-2 am. Reached 1 am, tired after long travel, host said he’s not at home, waited in cold chilly night, scared and alone. Took shelter at a gas station nearby, host said he’ll reach by 1:30. Asked him to please come and pick me at gas station, didn’t reply. Host reached at 2 am!! Asked me to come myself to the place, mostly unapologetic!
- Room was extremely cold, host didn’t even agree to increase the temperature of the heater. I’d intentionally increase the temp at night only to find myself shivering in the morning, because temp was again set to 65 somehow! The blankets were also stinking. Very small room, wardrobe rod was also broken.
- Next morning, found out washbasin is also broken with some temporary fix, washroom was super cold!! Asked previous night if any problems with shower, host said it works normally, like any other shower. In the morning, found out the shower doesn’t even work properly, most of the water is just wasted through the tap, and in addition the tub clogs up everytime! Horrible bathing experience.
- asked the host if toileteries and towels will be available, as i was travelling light, he said yes. Upon reaching, the towels were wet and had to use them the next morning. No soap bar, no toothpaste, thankfully i carried them myself!
- The room was very poorly lit, the door lock to room is broken, cant lock it.
- The microwave is also sort of broken, with the button not working properly, have to pull it out with fork before setting the time. Also you have to unplug all other devices before starting the microwave.
- Host seems nice, tries to accommodate when he can, but action speak much louder than words!