As soon as we were on are way to our Airbnb condo, we realized we were in the ghetto. Dirty streets, car windows were smashed and some buildings in this neighborhood were especially very sketchy. The gate was very slow in opening after entering the code, upon our arrival. Our door entrance into the unit was very steep. My daughter tripped multiple times. I asked for maintenance a few times to fix the bathroom towel hanger.

Upon settling into my unit, it didn’t take long for bugs to show up. Sugar ants, crickets, fruit flies and another creeping black bug mostly seen in our shower. Of course, I informed the host as soon I could. A few days later the property manager scheduled a pest control. Later, during my stay, a major renovation started on one Saturday morning, with very loud machinery and extremely loud music banging, hammering and wall nailing were among this disturbing experience. Other irritating noises came from upstairs, as early as 5 am.

Now, the washer/dryer situation located outside the units was not a good experience for us. About 6 washers and dryers for the whole building of about 20 units. The first time I did my laundry, my clothes were laying on the counter when I returned, just a few minutes upon the completion of the washing circle.

By the way stepping into my unit in most instances, left dirty footprints from outside on the white flooring. I found myself asking for cleaning supplies which included a mop and bucket, mopping every other day.

A few times I used the garbage disposal, there was water flowing out of the pipes below the kitchen sink. I took care of it after watching a U tube video because honestly, out of empathy, I didn’t want to run the property manager around anymore.

The only thing that made my experience tolerable, was the property manager, Mario. He was doing whatever was necessary and the very best he could for the whole condo complex. Mario worked extremely hard in addressing issues as soon as he learned about it because he was all over the place resolving other guest concerns.