This was my first time staying at an Airbnb. We went for my mother's 69th birthday. My grandfather recently passed away and with all that is going on, we wanted to get away and of course the perk was being able to bring our fur babies.
Lori was a great host. Very responsive. The placed looked just like the pictures and really cozy. She had everything stocked and even extras we didn't think to bring.
I just have to say- Beware of nosy neighbors! My mother was verbally attacked on the porch not but 15 min after we arrived for lighting a cigarette. She shouted at her and said she was going to call the landlord. At this time, we were informed that they preferred no smoking outside the premises. (I thought "no smoking" meant in house of course). Misunderstanding on my part I suppose. I immediately contacted Lori to which she kindly said it was fine for her to smoke outside. I wish that was the end of it, it wasn't. This neighbor continued to peek over the fence at us at least 2 more times throughout our stay. We left into town for a bit and left our pups in crates and a neighbor somehow knew we left and again contacted Lori saying our dogs were left "unattended" how did they know this ? Maybe my daughter was there with them? Very uneasy feeling knowing someone is watching your every move. Our pups were in their crates (safe space) not roaming the property or home like wild animals. This is also when we learned that you cannot leave the house without your pups.. They contacted Lori again and complained of noise at 10:45pm on a Saturday. This was merely my mom and daughter talking out in the back porch I have to say if anything about the noise it was not high levels of noise especially coming from a 69 year old woman, but none the less it did say absolute quite @ 10pm. By Sunday we all were walking on eggshells and my mother really wanted to leave however she had spent the money already and was exhausted from the stress, I think that was the only thing stopping her. I was able to keep her mind occupied with a few games of bingo and some sparkling wine :).
The kicker was being watched the whole time during check out. While packing our belongings the neighbors stood outside "chatting" the whole time up until we put our cars in drive, they immediately parted ways.
I know we can't choose our neighbors and in no way does this reflect on Lori as a host- she was great, her place was great, the area was great.
The neighbor needs a life or a hobby. Lol This will be a trip to remember- regrettably.