Tough review- as we did not actually stay at this location, but next door. After booking the host asked us if we could switch because the renters in the place we’d chosen wanted to stay another night. Similar layout, great neighborhood, but the home we stayed in wasn’t quite ready for renters. Smoke alarms on 2 of the 3 floors were missing batteries or completely disconnected. Garbage still in the kitchen. Rooftop deck was a total mess. Bedroom below that shows water damage in the ceiling and the house as a whole could use a new paint job and either new carpets or a carpet cleaning. I could go on, but rest assured that what I’m describing is not the home you’re looking at! But if asked to switch, I’d ask for photos, etc of the new place.
Host was very responsive and resolved the smoke alarm issue the second day. Im sure the place we stayed in was available because it needs some touch up TLC and I can’t blame the host for trying to help out two sets of renters.
Also- FYI, there is a multi-page additional document/contract separate from AirBnB that the host will have you review and sign after booking. Felt a bit much. Part of the allure of AirBnB is the utter simplicity and the peace of mind that comes with that. Didn’t understand the need for the extra layers of complexity. But wish them all the best in these trying economic times.