My buddy and I wanted a cheap place to stay for a climbing trip to Red Rocks. The place is a little dated but it was clean and in line with expectations for the price. The place has quite a bit of road noise from the adjacent major arterial. So not the most restful for sleeping. None of this would have bothered me and I would have left a 4 star review. Following check out the owner filed a claim that my partner and I broke a shower head. However, we never used the shower head she claims was damaged. I spoke with her on the phone and was further convinced the claim was fake. At some point on the call she mentioned having a camera outside the door and that she was watching us. (Two quiet guys leaving early in the morning and going to bed early. ) She told me she had before and after pictures of the damage. The before picture is an online image of the item on Amazon. The after picture is the shower head in the same position we found it upon arrival and proceeded to never use.
I will always pay for an item I damage. I take being a guest seriously and treat AirBNBs as I would a friends home. The experience with this owner was difficult and put a bitter note on an otherwise amazing trip.