As a past AirBnB host I take the ratings very seriously & I gave a lot of thought before giving this rental a 4-star rating.
While the listing was accurate with description, there were just too many intangibles that were lacking, that made our overall experience good, but not great…
Overall experience -> Good but not great, too many intangibles did not meet our expectations mainly those intangibles were:
1) Thin / rough polyester sheets that made you sweat at night (sheets should always be 100% cotton)
2) Rough 1-ply toilet paper
3) WAY too small towels & no wash clothes or hand towels
4) Additionally - the HVAC was completely insufficient for that home - a 1 zone system in a three story home caused the basement room to be freezing & the upstairs to be way too hot.
Cleanliness -> Yes the home was very clean.
Accuracy -> Yes the description was accurate.
Check-in -> checking in the day of arrival was easy, BUT - when we booked the rental the address we were given was not the correct address. This was quite unsettling because when I mapped the address we were given, the map showed a vacant lot… instantly I thought it was a scam listing and it was not until the host responded to my message explaining that he receives so many “last-minute reservations that use a bad credit card and want to check in 5 mins later.”
Communication -> Yes, communication was good.
Location -> Yes, the location seems a little sketchy but the host was upfront about the location.
Value. Was it worth the price? Given the sketchy neighborhood & the sparse, low budget amenities (sheets, towels, etc) -> I feel this rental was overpriced.
Amenities. Was everything promised in the listing available and in good, working condition? -> Yes