BEWARE OF COCKROACHES!
Before I leave my review, I’d like to say that I am anticipating the host will attempt to undermine my credibility in their response. I am basing this assumption on the manner in which they have interacted with me since leaving the Airbnb. Regarding the negative aspect(s) of my review - - I have no reason to lie or exaggerate the truth. Had one or two things happened, I would not include them in a review. However, I think all of it paints a picture, which matches another review from 2019: “The house appeared to be spot cleaned and there were critters such as ants/water bugs. The area wasn’t too bad but it wasn’t as close to downtown as it appeared. Don’t think I’d stay here again or promote it.” Overall, I tried my best to remain as logical and straight forward as possible. Take or leave what I say as you will.
CONS:
(1) MY HUSBAND KILLED A COCKROACH AS IT WAS HEADED DOWN THE HALL TOWARDS THE BATHROOMS AND BEDROOMS. It came out from underneath the doors that hide the washer and dryer in the kitchen. We immediately contacted the host and left the residence after packing our belongings. We left the cockroach in a ziplock bag as proof & also sent them several pictures.
(2) The hosts refused my request for a refund and never offered a compromise. To date (3/31/22), they continue to refuse one. I’ve waited over a week to leave a review, hoping I’d be able to give them some credit.
(3) The day before the roach incident, we smelled a dead mouse in the back bedroom. We couldn’t find it so we’re assuming it’s in the wall somewhere. We didn’t notify the host because I’d already told her about the towel racks - see below- & we didn’t want to be, “those people.”
CONS-ISH:
(1) There was a container inside the fridge that was catching dripping water. For those that don’t know, cockroaches like dark, moist places.
(2) The door facing the parking lot/street/neighborhood homes is actually the side door. The main entrance faces the back of an empty building & has a pretty heavy duty metal door with two locks on it & then a metal storm door behind it with another two locks; the “side” door though is one of those decorative doors with glass. This door is connects to a bedroom & opens out, rather than into, the bedroom. The discrepancy between the safety measures on the two doors was odd and seemed reversed. We also felt it was more unsafe, re: the way the side door opened out.
(3) The towel rods in both bathrooms came out of the wall when we draped our towels on them.
(4) They did not have curtains in the master bedroom - which also faces the parking lot/street/homes - & the blind wasn’t as wide as the window so you could see in and out; I know this because, while changing, someone walked to the parking lot and I could clearly see them, I’m hoping they didn’t see me! I ended up putting throw pillows behind the blinds to block out the light and reduce the chance of someone seeing inside our room.
(5) There weren’t any bars or restaurants within walking distance, if you’re wanting that vibe I’d check out the Garden District.
Pros:
(1) The home is located within a 10-15 min car ride to major city attractions.
(2) Uber could be pricey - $10-$20 per ride - but I thought it was reasonable given the location.
(3) The master bed was comfy.
(4) The apartment was spacious.
(5) Water remained hot when two people were showering at the same time.
(6) Hosts were prompt in their responses… even if I didn’t like what they had to say