I’ll start by saying Michael seems like a great guy. He graciously offered to refund us when we arrived & realised it’s not as described - unfortunately we couldn’t find reasonable alternative accomm. at 5pm.
To the apt:
Despite what the pics would have you believe, there’s no plants. Or stylish touches. Or decent bedding. Or the promised drenching of sun. What you do get is a noisy upstairs neighbour, a bed, a couch, a table, a heater, and not much else.
Michael’s place is cold, barren, soulless. It’s missing any hint that it might be anything more than an investment property. It’s furnished with the bare minimum cheap and nasty furnishings (incl four shameful, lumpy $15 IKEA pillows). It’s basically a bachelor pad for a 22 year old.
If it cost $300/night, I could cop it, but at $600, Michael has an obligation to deliver as promised - to make it feel like a home, not just a box to sleep in.
I don’t mind helping people pay off their investments - just don’t make it so one-sided.