This was a work trip for myself and my friends. We picked this place because of how close it was to the convention space.
Check in instructions were provided and were clear with the exception of the parking instructions. They were cleared up when the host called to make sure we had received the instructions and if their were any questions.
Check in was easy. The property was a bit smaller than expected but was fine.
Here is a list of issues we ran into over the stay.
1. The table and chairs in the main living area are falling apart. Many of us are larger folk and we're scared of breaking the chairs.
2. The kitchen is not well stocked. No knives or cutting boards for food prep. A flimsy spatula and pair of tongs to cook with. If the host is going to require the guest to wash their dishes then please supply a drain rack.
3. The bathroom is super small and not well ventilated. The host did provide some shower necessities but not hand soap. Please install a bathroom vent fan to assist with dampness and other smells.
4. The beds are the worst. Maybe 4 inches thick and very painful to sleep on unless you are a tiny human.
5. The rental is right behind another house. The entrance is 5 ft away from a master bedroom window. While you have to go outside to smoke you must do so quietly.
The check out process is what made this whole trip and stay negative. On Sunday morning as we are packing up and cleaning up, I receive a phone call from the host. He asks the usual questions, do we need to extend, were their any issues and when we planned on checking out. I explained that we were packing up, cleaning up and getting ready to leave. I was going to message him as soon as we locked up. I also told him that we had some issues (listed above) but nothing to big and that I would privately message him. Well the host pushed for more information till I finally blurted out the first thing that came to mind which was the kitchen. The host precedes to tell me that if I had let them know he would have ran more items over to us and that the listing states limited equipment. It does not.
The host began to talk about leaving a good review and that they see that I have good reviews and that one bad review can shut them down and affect me. This came across as the host telling me that he would offer retaliation for a negative review. As you can understand this upset me. I have contacted air bnb and informed them of this behavior.
To people looking at this property, Beware! The price is not worth the catty behavior.