Bus is novel and quaint, host is friendly but there were some issues. Overall it was pleasant but less than what I had expected.
–––– The bus smelled very strongly of chemical cleaner that reminded me of porta-potty cleaner smell. I wondered if it had to do with the special bus-toilet situation? It was quite pungent and only slightly dissipated over the 3nights/4 days we were there.
––––– The shower mat was completely soaked through from (I'm guessing the previous folks who stayed?) That was gross and I just tossed it into the bottom of the shower. We did not use the shower at all during our stay.
–––– There was old food in the fridge from the previous folks who stayed. I threw it out when I cleaned up.
–––– Bed is firm but more consideration to comfortable pillows, sheets and bedding would make a huge difference. There were some random items under that bed that made it feel unclean, like air fresheners and, maybe old clothes? I didn't look closely as this felt uncomfortable.
–––– I am an animal lover but his dogs are jumpers and excited nippers. I told the host about my interaction with them and never saw the dogs after that. I would have welcomed a formal introduction to his dogs.
––––We almost stepped in dog poop a few times in the yard. I understand it blends in with the fallen leaves, but it was difficult for us to navigate the pathway carefully. A clear pathway for walking and rolling luggage would have been helpful.
——I never met the host, though I would have liked to.