The location of this property was extremely convenient for a long weekend in Austin, however, it did not make up for the issues we encountered.
Firstly, there are NO window coverings in this tiny home. The bright sun was obnoxious in the morning, but that was the least of my worries. There was one afternoon I was napping in the loft, and I was awoken by the sound of power tools. I screamed because it was frightening, and a gentleman was right outside the house working on a fence. We made direct eye contact from the loft, and it was unsettling to say the least. On the other side of the property, there were various crews working on the house next door that could easily see into the house.
Secondly, we discovered the area behind the sink in the bathroom was filthy with gunk and facial hair. Looked like it hadn’t been cleaned in a while. I sent a photo to the hosts, and they offered to have a cleaning service come out, but I did not want anyone being in the house during my stay. This should’ve been taken care of before I arrived. There were also only two towels and washcloths provided, even though there were 2 people staying for 4 nights. We had to wash them everyday, and the washer/dryer took FOREVER. Not to mention it shook the entire home when running. The hand soap in the bathroom and shampoo were empty too.
Was it the worst experience? No. Was it the best Airbnb experience? Far from it.
I appreciated the hosts quick communication, however, that did not make up for the negatives I’ve shared here.