Can’t say it was the greatest Air Bnb experience…
I chose this “tropical escape” town house in Austin as I needed a longer term stay (6 months) for a clinical internship experience. Unfortunately, the experience did no match my expectations from the posting. My honest opinions form a “pro” and “con” lists of my time here.
Pros:
-Lucy is extremely responsible. Any time there was an issue, Lucy was prompt in responding and taking care of the matter.
-The townhouse is location in a convenient area to food, groceries, downtown (~20 minute drive away), close to interstate.
-quiet neighborhood
-plenty of toiletries available for guests
-new garbage disposal
-washer/dryer in unit
-reliable wifi
-Parking available on the street. The street is quiet and I felt safe parking my car there.
Cons:
-I was not informed I would be living with roommates until ~1 week before I moved in.
-The unit is not “newly remodeled” as listed. I have attached pictures to what the apartment looks like currently. Upon my confusion, the host admitted that she should update the listing as the remodeling took place ~ 10 yrs ago.
-The unit is dirty. It was not cleaned between guests prior to my arrival (other than the bedsheets) and there is quite a bit of clutter. As a long-term guest, it was difficult to find room to keep my belongs.
-when I committed to this air bnb, I signed for the master bedroom at a rate which promised a dresser, desk, end tables, queen bed and space. I was given a smaller guest room with a full size bed, desk, and closet. No screens on the window and (Even after talking the matter over with owner and Air bnb) no adjustment to rent rate which advertised this room for less money.
- The back patio is not usable. The tree is overgrown, blocking the space and clutter disrupts the ability to use the patio. *The owner recently told me she is looking into getting this trimmed*
-Throughout my 6 months here, there were always critters. Beetles on the kitchen counters, fruit flies, cockroaches, in the common areas and possums in the backyard. The living room floor had fleas, and my roommate had ants in his bedroom. The host did call an exterminator at one point and attempted to clean the carpet upon request.
-I was never able to access/use the pool area (before, during, or after Covid-19)