There were some positives about the place as we expected from good reviews but please see our serious concerns. We have given alot of details and we are not trying to nit pick but we have listed the problems so others are alerted. Please read on! There were photos supporting our concerns. The property was located as described, in a lovely location, and the host let us know that we needed to use the stairway through her property as the accomodation steps were slippery. She was full of helpful suggestions and greeted us enthusiastically. We use airbnb regularly and know what the requirements are. The accommodation was about what we expected in terms of size and a rustic feel. The host's partner was prompt to attend to the TV not working and offered his own. On arrival we were surprised to see a steep hike up dangerous rock face that was wet and slippery. There was no staircase. We used the other steps but there should be a note in the description that the place has difficult access. We note that the description now includes this. We left the next morning early because we didn't feel safe or comfortable. There were serious safety issues that we reported but the host's responses were inappropriate, inaccurate and defensive. There were issues that were unsafe and possibly illegal, certainly not meeting standards.
1. Access from the front gate to the airbnb cabin was via a steep unformed path up sandstone rocks some 6 metres high covered in moss and water running over the surface.
2. The small deck with BBQ and garden setting had no railing to protect against a 1.5 m drop. Two sides of the garden setting (table and chairs) were perched on the very edge of the deck, hence inaccessible and in danger of the setting falling off the deck.
3. The electrical power line from the street to the cabin was approximately 1.8m high easily reachable by an adult. The power line was resting on tree branches between the street pole and the cabin.
4. There was no smoke detector in the cabin just the socket for it to be inserted
5. At least one light switch was illegally installed, attached loosely to a rope-clad post.
6. The bathroom was sub standard with no racks, hooks or shelves to place any item or towel; nowhere to dry a towel in the cabin or outside.The toilet seat was broken. The level of hygiene was poor.; mould and cobwebs
7. The kitchen was not fit for purpose. It was not a full kitchen. Portable cooking items were provided but there was inadequate space to realistically use them.
8. There were many cobwebs and spiders throughout the cabin. Clearly they haven't been cleaned for a long time.
We alerted airbnb and hope that an inspection will clarify the issues; especially the electrical cable from the street that is head height and a staircase that doesn't exist.