This, unfortunately, was the stay that pushed me over the edge of believing that the hay days of Airbnb are over...
When I checked in on a warm, humid summer night there was no A/C installed in the bedroom. Malik was responsive and offered to install it the next morning, but said he wouldn't accept my request to consider refunding the night. His justification being "none of the previous guests this month spoke twds needing an A/C and it's hit well over 80°." Well, I got terrible sleep and was truly bummed I didn't end up booking a room at nearby hotel that I was considering.
I have no doubt Malik has the right intentions as a host, but ultimately his listing was inaccurate. Malik defended himself, saying that he would have had the A/C installed if only I had asked him in advance: "Had I known how crucial an AC was for your stay it would've been installed prior to your arrival." So, are guests are expected to message and confirm every amenity listed? And if a previous guest didn't use an amenity, such as A/C, that is grounds for it to not be included? Eh, I think I'd rather book a hotel.