This is the first time (out of many Airbnb stays) that I have the misfortune to write a review of a very unhappy experience.
The listing said, "Free street parking." When I arrived, all of the streets in the immediate area were pay to park with a maximum length of stay of two hours until 10 PM. I wrote to the host and this is the reply I received:
"Seattle is a very popular destination and so often the free spots are also quite popular and so availability is limited and maybe a little farther of a walk"
I wrote again to the host and expressed my opinion that the listing was deceptive.
I followed the Help links and wrote to the host and to Airbnb and asked for a partial refund. The host never wrote again except for the automated check out instructions three days later.
On the day I checked out, I received this message from Airbnb:
"Since, your host did not respond to our request. We issued you full amount of $240.00."
I am going to ask Airbnb to have the host change the language in the listing to accurately reflect the parking situation.
Other issues: third floor walk-up but no mention in the listing that there is no elevator. There was a problem with the TV, but since the host did not respond, it was never addressed. The tub is very slippery and there is a significant fall danger without a bath mat or other device to provide traction.
The location is good, the place was otherwise OK, but the lack of communication from the host was abysmal.