If you’ve ever wondered what a struggling college student lives like, YOU’VE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! The pull out couch is a nice touch, but the wet laundry in the dryer was the cherry on top. At least you can take a hot shower—OH WAIT, YOU CAN’T!
If you’re on a budget, DO NOT STAY HERE. Come up with a few extra bucks and look for a different AirBnB or hotel in the surrounding area.
The on-site host was not responsive when I needed communication because my flight was delayed. I didn’t know if I’d even get into the building at 10pm. Luckily I figured out Airbnb has a calling option. The on-site host who was supposed to meet us never did. She was texted properly when I landed and when I got there she wasnt there. Never got a promised 2nd key and again I had to call the host.
There was only one towel when I got there, I was told to run the dryer, the dryer didn’t work but I ran it twice, waited till the morning, was told to go to another room they manage and take towels from there, or the host would drop it off in 45 minutes, they didn’t show in 45 minutes so I just went and got them, then she texted if I still needed towels as if I want to spend my time waiting, the kitchen pans/kettle were broken or dirty, the bathroom has cracks in the ceiling, the towel hanger in the bathroom was falling out of the wall. The shower has barely warm water which I dealt with because by now I knew the host doesn’t care because they’re property managers, not the owner. Luckily we had amazing weather while I was there but I’d imagine if it’s cold you’ll be miserable. My BF loves a cold shower and even he was like damn this lukewarm shower sucks.
The location is central, walking distance to some food and Pikes Place but far from night life.
I ended up looking for a hotel while in the Airbnb and found similar prices hotels in the area and felt duped. I’d definitely spring for that versus staying in this Airbnb again. I followed all their rules, kept it clean, tried not to be a demanding traveller but felt like I was stuck, I had super low expectations and this really didn’t even meet that.