Hello,
This was the least relaxing staycation that I have ever taken. Originally we had 8 people and Ron accommodated the refund of 8 to 6 people. He also accommodated early check in with a charge of $50 which was nice ... however upon arrival things changed.
We entered the door and immediately after we checked in we were called to go over the rules etc even though we had them in written form. Within 10 minutes we were informed security was called because the amount of “luggage” we had was to much for a one day stay. We had food, bags for the people spending the night, my purse, extra pillows because I was unsure if what they had was adequate and another bag with my crochet items which I need to bring due to my anxiety disorder. From the tone of this call, I knew it wouldn’t go well.
A few hours later the unthinkable happened...
I was called and emailed incessantly regarding dogs that were at the property that they saw on their security cameras. These are registered service dogs. I explained this to them and the host was adamant I needed to send her copies of the registration and pay the additional fees. On AirBnB it also says that telling them before hand is NOT required however transparency is appreciated. She used an intimidating tone and insisted I did not know the law from the US Department of Justice ADA law which says they are only allowed to ask two questions and cannot charge extra fees or ask for documentation. This is completely against the law. Via text she “approved” them and she said she would “deal” with the owner with out fees or documentation that should have been done at the beginning. She even made comments that he is Israeli and will want to charge for EVERYTHING! So not only is she discriminatory against service dogs but Israelis as well. This was sad because she was on speakerphone and one of the people that came is from Israel. My boss was also with me and our programmers are from Israel.
Throughout the night the awkward intrusion of the bright lights coming from the security camera in the back yard was ridiculous. I could hardly sleep. The light was on and off all night for no reason.
I urge you do not book this property if you are Israeli or disabled. You will be discriminated against.