I have never had to write a bad review on he many AirBnBs we have stayed in. I must be honest about Maeve's place and it is not good ! On the positive note, it isa nice location, roomy, large walk-in closet very clean with excellent shower and good bed.
My husband and I were there because our daughter had just had a baby and this was nearby. The first major issue was that I had NO cell service (verizon). I had to go outside and sit on a tree limb or stone wall to talk on my phone since we weren't allowed to even sit in her garden. This to me presents a safety issue and liability. I have cancelled (and lost $) my future reservation with regret because I will be traveling alone . I don't feel safe without cell service !
Other issues that we found did not meet up to all the other AirBnB's we have stayed in:
1. Said to be quiet but actually the subway is right underneath and goes by frequently and is noisy. This was not a problem but should be mentioned. There was also constant traffic noise and banging from the home above. Just be forwarned. It is not particularly quiet !!!!
2. The amenities were minimal at best. In the bathroom there was only hand soap. We had two bath towels, one of which had a huge hole in it. The kitchen had only a coffee press and some leftover Expresso coffee. Much less than any other place we have stayed.
3. The unit is not air conditioned, just the bedroom with a wall unit. Fortunately it was not hot at this time.
4. The only communication I had with Maeve was when I contacted her to find the hair dryer which was shown as being included. She said it was in the bathroom. I said I could not find it and didn't want her to think I took it. She never responded in any manner!
5. Check in was easy except that the lock box is hard to deal with (as noted in a couple of older reviews), especially when arriving in the dark. Additionally, the garden is very over grown Entering in the rain or at night is not easy !
6. The final straw was the dog poop that was at our door for a couple of days. When it was time to leave it was difficult maneuvering our suitcases around it !
I suggest you read the reviews in Oct 0216 . These issues were mentioned then. I erred in not reading all the reviews.