This was my husband's and I's first Airbnb experience. I mention this in case the following review is considered unreasonable in terms of expectations. Here goes:
1. We spent two nights at Shelley's place and other than a "Welcome Noni" scrawled on the chalkboard in the kitchen, there was no direct interaction with the hostess and her partner. We did hear them make noises in the kitchen in the mornings -the room has no door.
Not a single attempt to even say Hello in person, via a little note, or whatever, once we were there.
2. The room itself can use a new mattress, new towels, clean scatter cushions and somewhere for one to hang one's clothes.
3. Some chairs on the deck would be nice. No point in promoting it as a feature if guests can't actually use it.
4. The local facilities - shops etc - are not as great as the description may suggest. Its a low income neighbourhood.
5. Some communication regarding the shared facilities would have been very helpful.
We will not be staying here in the future.