Sharon was an amazing communicator and a very caring person in general but few things could have been better, Her hospitality skills are like a old school gentle lady. I felt like I can contact her anytime without any issues. Honestly, she was on top of things that I barely had to contact her. She had fresh towels, few snacks, and bottle of water for our stay. I really enjoyed staying there. Though this place could be better manage—
1) when I first booked this place, it only had 4 poorly taken pictures. Then after I checked out suddenly I saw that Sharon upgraded the pictures online and improved her listing details. I just wish I had known few things upfront—
2) like the upper part of the house is rented to bunch of guys. I met one smoking weed on the front steps on my arrival. Then I accidentally went into the one of the room upstairs because it wasn’t locked and description of the place were not clear when we first booked. Sharon said boys were not allowed to come down stairs but if their is no secure lock, who can stop them from entering Airbnb guest room in middle of the night. I don’t think that’s 100% safe for a lonely female or anyone.
3) I am a light sleeper. The boys upstairs slammed door and made loud noise all night. It’s an old house so you can wake by someone just walking upstairs. Honestly, I had worst sleep at this place, I was scared the whole first night and never felt that my stuff is safe if I left the place. I didn’t feel safe or alone to fully get undressed and I am a dude so I can only imagine much going through a female head.
4) also change the lock box code to a better combo. The current one is easily guessable
5) lastly— accounting for how much hotel would cost in the area, Sharon’s place is well priced. But compare to other Airbnb in the neighborhood including the safety concerns I mentioned above. This place is way over priced. I won’t be going there again.
Ultimately, Sharon is a very nice person but she needs to make upgrades to address Airbnb guest safety and stay true to her post. Don’t over sell and under deliver.