I will preface this review by saying I have stayed in a number of airbnbs in the past year, many of which were great experiences, so my expectations are high. Casey's place was rated 5 stars when I booked, so I was expecting a lot more than what I got. I stayed in the place for 30 days. Here are the full pros and cons:
Pros:
-unbeatable location. Casey's place is right in the middle of the action in Williamsburg
-the place was (mostly) clean upon arrival
-the building felt safe and secure, there are access codes to get in both the building and the room
-Casey was quick to respond to solve issues
Cons:
-Casey seems like a new host and so did not seem familiar with some standard procedures of hosting. A day before the listing I had not received any check-in instructions and had to message Casey twice before hearing back
-there is no sink in the bathroom. This is very non-standard, and not mentioned at all in the listing. The only sink in the apartment is the kitchen sink (imagine shaving in a bathroom with no sink)
-upon arrival, the fridge and microwave were both very dirty (although this issue was resolved quickly by Casey sending in a cleaning team)
-typical amenities that I normally expect from an airbnb were not present (no facial tissues, no extra sheets, no water pitcher in fridge, trash can was broken, etc.)
-at the end of my stay, Casey sent me a text message asking for a 5 star review. This is always bothersome since it is basically an attempt to "patch up" any issues and creates a dishonest airbnb experience for future guests.