Take it for what it’s worth guys:
Multiple unannounced (0 heads up given) surprise visits - violation of privacy. One visit was with his sister - he talked to me in the living room while she was checking the rooms.
(Towels smelled bad - I had to buy new ones.
Bedrooms get 0 sunlight so your circadian rhythm will be ruined. Airbnb is not “allowed” in this building so there was a lot of fear with the host around this. Pictures make the place look much better than it is - but I was willing to overlook even that.)
I can overlook most things but unannounced surprised visits were unacceptable.
I hope the host takes it into account and starts treating his tenants with respect.
Btw, I am a host myself and have stayed in multiple Airbnbs. This is truly the only bad experience I have had.
Give this listing another chance, maybe my feedback will make your experience better than mine.
When I messaged host to tell him - either give me heads up or refund me. He literally said nothing and just refunded me. So that means he planted to do more unannounced checks.
p.s. another tenant that was staying with me also felt it was strange to have unannounced visits. I value my comfort too much to be quiet and take the abuse. I overpaid to relocate to hotel but now I feel safe.