After reading reviews and finding this super host we found the hospitality was less than super. As a first time AirBnBer, we were nervous but excited to stay in “someone else’s” space. This refinishined basement apartment was cute and centrally located. It featured a king size bed and lots of open space.
It lacked daylight and the windows that did open did not have screens and were left open prior to our arrival allowing hundreds of house flies into the apartment. We didn’t figure out they were getting in from the open windows until we got home at midnight. We spent almost 40 minutes swatting at the flies all over the ceiling before finally getting some sleep after our 4.5 hour drive.
Our host was no where to be found and we soon realized he was out of town after complaining about the flies.
The next night we came in from dinner early around 10 pm. At midnight we were abruptly awaken by the very pound tenant above who stomped around their apartment, banging items around for hours. HOURS! By 3:30 Am we finally fell asleep and the person above had sat down. We’re they cleaning?! Who knows what they were doing.
We had a miserable 4 hours of sleep before we were on the road again Home. Did I mention this was our Anniversary getaway weekend? Less than subpar were these accommodations.
Newport was fantastic if you’re a foodie! Excellent wine and entertainment at Glenvale Winery, delicious food at Stoneacre Tapas and Brasserie and TSK. Made it all worth it in the end!