Hi - First off, the host was great, and communication was greatly appreciated. Also, the location of the property was quite convenient, and I appreciate that there was coffee available for our use. Unfortunately, that's about where the positive aspects end.
I've sent a lengthy message to the host with the hopes that they will address the issues that we encountered and have included a condensed version below with the hopes that others will see it before renting if nothing is done.
This place needs attention before renting to anyone else. The sofa and chair in the living area are filthy with ground-in dirt and stains, the floors were grimy and peeling apart in places, the carpets were filthy with ground-in dirt and stains, the mattresses had really disgusting stains on them after we stripped the linens, the dining table was peeling apart, and on and on. To top it off, we had an issue with roaches, which was unforgivable. The host let us know, after we complained about sightings, that a pest control company had treated the exterior, but that the apartment was omitted since we were scheduled to stay there. We saw quite a few more than the 3 that we first reported, which made the remainder of our stay pretty uncomfortable. We then had to spend time shaking out our clothing and checking our luggage to ensure that none of the roaches would hitch a ride home with us. No one should have to pay to stay in a place with such conditions.
The small inconveniences like the lack of electrical outlets in the bathrooms for grooming and unreliable WiFi didn't help either but weren't really deal-breakers. However, we expected to at least have a clean, pest-free place to stay and I'm sure you expect the same when you travel.
Again, I have sent the issues to the host and asked them to address them, including deep cleaning or replacing furniture, carpets, and mattresses BEFORE renting to anyone else.