Post visit and for the last few weeks I had considered not writing a response but on this last day I feel it only necessary for the benefit of others. The apartment is small, quaint, and perfectly suited in Nolita. Surrounded by hipster cool. I was travelling alone and was hoping for a place that would afford evenings indoors, in a comfortable environment, resting from my planned long days exploring NYC. This was my expectation. The photos are accurate, but on arrival I was immediately confronted by the dog hair. There was a 'dog' cover on the yellow sofa, a sea of hair I might add, and it felt brooke had just left in a rush leaving the apartment in its typical condition.

Brooke contacted me shortly after arrival asking if everything was okay. I explained my disappointment. She made commented on the cleaners having been there the same morning and called them to confirm, however, I suspect otherwise and sensed an untruth. I'm not precious about my space. I have travelled extensively across continents backpacking off the beaten track but arriving in NYC, paying for a service ill fitting to what is offered, I find it unfortunate and disappointing.

Brooke offered to have the cleaners return, but the dog hair was throughout and in places only reachable by a lengthy and thorough clean. (Walking around the small space in my socks I collected so much hair I actually photographed the socks as a travel record of my experience.)

This changed my experience of NYC and rather than returning in the evening to rest and relax for the next day I only returned to sleep in the small bed upstairs. I avoided using kitchen for cooking instead eating out or buying prepared meals to have in the apartment.

I have no doubt Brooke will be disappointed with this review, as she commented during our email exchange about her clean record (pun not intended) and seemed concerned at the prospect. However I feel it only necessary for others.

This small apartment was expensive and had Brooke offered some kind of olive branch, offering for a reduced rate or otherwise this may have softened the blow.

My apologies to you Brooke....and to all others.......it might be worth finding out if your prospective host has dogs.

I am a dog lover...and whilst i don't mind places that are small and compact, I have problems with uncleanliness, and misleading listings.

I wish you all a pleasant Airbnb experience.

Robert

PS I would only give one star, but I gave a second for location.