The cabin was not cleaned for my arrival, which I consider is unnaceptable. It was plenty of dust, grime was evident in the mirror, and the pillows and bed sheets looked dirty. To be honest, I preferred to buy my own because I was not feeling comfortable sleeping like that. Even when Hubert kindly gave me a solution after I reported this (the cabin was cleaned), I do think this should be a real concern PRIOR guests' arrival.
On the other hand, I found dirtiness in the kitchen to be terrible. I personally think cleaning should be a priority in this space because it is were tenants cook. It was disgusting for me to store my food in dirty fridges, to heat anything in a microwave full of grease and grime, and to cook in a dirty stove. I had to wash everything each time prior using it because I just stopped trusting it had been washed. Hubert kindly explained that it was difficult to maintain common spaces tidy, but I do believe that not even a minimun level of cleanliness was reached...deeply weekly cleanup of apppliances is a must when you have 12 tenants!
Finally, cockroaches :s As Hubert told me it seems it is a problem in Australia. Nonetheless, pest control in spaces such as the kitchen, the bathroom and the cabins should be done. How could anybody eat in peace while thinking that crockroaches can be found in the kitchen? Yes, it is a problem in Australia, but I have been in universities and other houses and people control it inside these spaces.
It is important to mention that Hubert was always kind to me and looked after ways to make me feel more comfortable after I exposed these concerns. These comments are given as a feedback and because I think honesty is important at Airbnb for both, hosts (they know how to get better for future hosts and to increase their value) and future guests (they know what to expect and they decide whether they are willing to accept the conditions PRIOR their arrival).