The space was actually very beautiful, however, my interaction with the owner was not. I found her to be somewhat rude and condescending in our interactions and began to feel like she was micromanaging my movements within the space which is something that I was not expecting and/or used to as I've rented numerous airbnb places in the past.
Due to how uncomfortable I felt in the space I only stayed one night and left shortly after waking up Saturday morning.
The following is a list of reasons I chose to leave early:
* While in the apartment my movements felt very micromanaged and I did not feel warm and/or welcomed to the apartment.
* The posting on airbnb states that there is a lock-box in order to gain entry to the space. This gave me the impression that the owner need not be home in order for me to gain entry to the space. However that was not the situation and Lisa continually texted me throughout the day to find out my "eta" so that she could plan her day. I also thought that I would have a little more privacy based on the online description.
* Before arriving at the apartment on the first day I asked Lisa if it was okay for my friend to accompany me inside and we would both be wearing masks and both had recently be covid tested as well. Lisa's response to my text was rude when she replied please don't bring covid into my house. But even after sending me several texts stating her fears of contracting covid she then told a friend over the phone that it was okay for he/she to come over to the apartment. I was shocked that she would allow someone to come over 1. because the second bedroom is rented to an airbnb guest and 2. because of your over stated fears of covid.
* On my first day of arrival Lisa stated that she would be leaving the apartment and may spend the night out. She then asked if I minded walking her dog if she did indeed sleep out. I was shocked by her request, which made me feel extremely uncomfortable and I also thought it was very unprofessional. I did NOT come to NYC to be a dog walker but rather to be a tourist and enjoy the city for the weekend but because i also own a dog i had sympathy for atlas & mentioned i would not mind. i would NEVER be able to ignore the needs of a dog in need if need be.
* My first morning in the apartment I was in the bathroom showering and preparing for the day, when Lisa began to aggressively ask to use the bathroom. In order to avoid any tension I quickly exited the bathroom and left behind my toiletries on the sink. I felt rushed to leave the bathroom with just my towel on, so I went back to my room to continue to get ready for the day.
* After a few minutes Lisa begins to question whether or not I had used any of her toiletries in the bathroom because her products are expensive. Once again I am shocked and appalled by Lisa's statements and respond that why would I use her products when I bought my own, which you can clearly see on the bathroom. Lisa continued to insist that I do not use her toiletries as I assured her that I did not plan to.