Wendy has a nice little garden apartment on a lovely Brooklyn street. Staying in Wendy's nice little garden apartment comes, unfortunately, with Wendy as your host- or, I should say- your invisible overseer.
Based on my recent 4 night stay, it seems that Wendy would very much like you to pay handsomely to stay in her apartment- and then not stay there, if at all possible. Wendy has many house rules which she will gladly let you know you're breaking with an instant phone call, regardless of the time. Strangely, Wendy calls from a remote location in a different state, so one gets the feeling there are hidden cameras in Wendy's nice little garden apartment. The overall effect can only be described as creepy... and very unwelcoming.
Wendy also neglected to provide soap, a working coffee maker and a wireless password until it was asked for. Also, a key to the backdoor, leading to a lockout situation on a freezing cold morning. Wendy's apartment also lacked any of the personal "niceties" that make airbnb a unique traveling experience; a note, a bottle of wine, a list of local restaurants, shops, etc.
Wendy does this for a living, apparently, and she knows how keep her expenses low.
In fairness, the apartment is in a great neighborhood and the place was clean. But if you're expecting to walk into a space with a welcoming feel and a friendly vibe, lower your expectations. And whatever you do, don't walk or talk while you're in Wendy's nice little garden apartment; that's a breech of the house rules.
And remember- Wendy is watching you....