I selected this suite because the photos and description on the website portrayed it as a safe, quiet, tastefully decorated, comfortable retreat near the redwoods - an ideal place to recharge for a few days. What I would have liked to have known before making the reservation:
It was only after settling in that I discovered a broken window - covered with plastic. As a solo female traveler, I did not feel safe staying in a secluded area on the main floor of the house, nor leaving my belongings inside while I was away. I would have expected this to be a high priority repair, and was surprised to learn from the host that there were no plans to replace the window.
The trash had not been emptied and an opened bag of perishable food and opened drink were left in the mini-fridge. Not what I would expect at any time, let alone during a pandemic and in a listing claiming to adhere to an enhanced cleaning protocol. I wondered what other corners might have been cut since such basics were overlooked.
There were no privacy shades or shampoo in the bathroom.