We arrived late at night after a flight (informing the host in advance). We were let in, not given keys and then we proceeded to the room. We felt instantly uncomfortable in the apartment for the following reasons:
1. It being incredibly dirty. There was a table with a tv that had mold on it. We were told to take off our shoes even though the floors were gross and sticky. There was dirt and grease on the door.
2. Having a strong odor that was a combination of incense, bleach, air freshener, and drying paint. The host had even admitted to us that the room was painted the same day or the day before. Who does that knowing that you have a reservation scheduled 3 weeks in advance??!
3. A bed that was incredibly uncomfortable (air mattress) that was piled on pieces of wood over a frame that was falling apart. Also only one pillow was provided.
4. No place to put our clothes. (no dresser, closet, drawers, etc)
5. Windows with no incredibly sheer curtains viewable from the street which had no privacy.
6. Clogged sink and standing bleach water in the bathtub. Also no toilet paper. Also cigarette burn marks on the bathroom sink.
7. A refrigerator completely filled with the hosts' things. And a kitchen that was a mess. Completely unsanitary.
8. Safety issue of multiple exposed or sunken in outlets.
9. That this is a fourth floor walk up with no elevator was also not communicated or advertised.
All of this resulted in us not being able to sleep and me (being asthmatic) having multiple attacks that first evening. We had nowhere to go until we figured out other sleeping arrangements the next morning with a friend. Overall, this was absolutely the worst hotel / airbnb experience I've ever had in my life.