While this duplex is a cozy, clean, and well decorated space, it didn’t exceed our expectations considering the thousands of glowing reviews and “plus” status.
I’ve stayed at dozens of Airbnb’s across the country, so I’ve kind of seen it all.
No where on the listing was I told that this was a downstairs unit. With the side by side doors in the photos, I assumed it was a side by side duplex. This is an older home that has been superficially renovated so you do hear every footstep upstairs (Yes, even with the provided sound machine on.) It wasn’t worth mentioning to our host because the upstairs tenants weren’t doing anything wrong, just simply walking around. That just the nature of an old home and a downstairs unit, but I wish I had been made aware of that before booking.
You are asked to take out the trash, load and start the dishwasher, and even start a load of towels upon check out. If I am paying a $70 cleaning fee, I expect these chores to be taken care of for me. Also, the instructions state that you are provided only one roll of paper towel, one roll of toilet paper, one trash bag, etc to “get you started.” I understand the host runs several properties but I feel that this takes away from the spirit of Airbnb and turns it more into a business transaction.