I can’t sing enough praises about this place. This was my first experience in an Airbnb rather than a hotel, and I can easily say I will only ever go back to a hotel as a last resort (no pun intended). I got to stay in an actual home, a full sized apartment with everything and still paid less than half the price of anything I could have found elsewhere in the city that would be nice enough to lay your head at night. The platform doesn’t call this a rare gem for nothing. Shiri’s place is a diamond in the rough for a steal.
Location:
Close to the airport. I visited during PGA, so the city was a zoo, and I got to the community in 20 minutes. The building itself is easily visible and identifiable from the street, and navigating the community couldn’t be simpler. There is a large reflective sign which makes it so helpful for new visitors or deliveries. Steps to the unit aren’t many or steep and close proximity to parking. Units are clearly numbered as well. Beautiful view of the Rio at night and Caesar’s Palace right behind you, perfect spot for people who still want to have the Vegas experience without being right in the middle of it all. Chick Fil A and Walgreens right across the street too.
Community:
While I didn’t utilize the gym or pool during my stay, I loved that there was a person at the gate 24/7. Live on-site security is hard to come by, much less for this price. As a woman traveling alone that made a world of difference to me. The gentleman on duty when I first arrived, Simpson, was as polite as can be, and I appreciate that he actually paid attention to who I was instead of just waving me through. That shows me they take their jobs seriously. I was bracing myself for a lot of neighbor noise spending a weekend in Las Vegas, but I barely heard anyone.
Host:
No matter what time I contacted her, Shiri responded at the drop of a hat. I rarely went more than a few minutes between messages with her. She gave very detailed check in instructions which made everything seamless. I had a terrible time at the airport so coming “home” to a peaceful and easy entry was the saving grace of the night. I had communicated to her that I would be flying in on a red eye, and all the lights in the home were on when I arrived. It was nice not to have to fumble around for anything. She was also kind enough to extend my checkout at no additional cost. Those to me, although minor, were really thoughtful gestures that set Shiri and her home above the rest.
My first morning I had some issues with the TV. I sent her a message and in ten minutes she was on her way to me. I met with Eric, who came in and was able to get everything resolved for me. He was very kind and helpful, and I appreciated getting to meet him. After he figured out how to fix it, I noticed he took pictures of what he did. Definitely paid attention to detail!
One thing that I really want to point out is that Shiri listens to feedback. I read every single review available before booking. Aside from unfair critiques (pool being closed due to the pandemic, not the host’s fault?), I saw constructive suggestions in the reviews. Someone said the outside lights were bothersome and that there should be a blackout curtain. Guess what? There was one when I was here. An effective one, too, that keeps the room PITCH BLACK. The ones in the living room are high quality as well. If you draw the shades here, you can’t see your hand in front of you at night. A couple others mentioned issues with a key, there is now a digital keypad that is very easy to use.
Unit:
The condo is exactly as pictured! Everything was spotless when I arrived. The place smelled fresh and clean, not like anything chemical. Checking in was super easy, the keypad is perfectly functional and super convenient especially if you’re worried about losing a key. Washer and dryer were a huge plus, coming home with all clean clothes was a relief! The TV has both cable as well as all streaming services (at least the major ones). Furniture is comfy, bed is firm if you need extra support. The condo was well stocked with kitchen essentials like spices and oil, plenty of cookware, detergent, everything. Even shampoo and body wash in the shower! I will note that the washer and dryer are pretty loud so you may not want to do your laundry late at night or early in the morning.
Something else that I was pleasantly surprised by was the tap water! It tasted better than bottled. It was definitely a relief to not have to get water hauled upstairs for the weekend! Can’t say enough good things about my experience with this rental, and I will certainly be visiting again should I get the chance.