No host on site. After giving 29 "STRICT WARNINGS" about what NOT to do - and what fines would apply if any of these "regulations" were not complied with, I was already feeling quite uncomfortable about the whole stay. Ana - the contact in Australia - was good in that she texted me back, but how about a face to face?? Or even a VOICE TO VOICE!!!!!
This impersonal and cold interaction is NOT what Airbnb is all about.
And having the host living in Malaysia so not available in any real situation just doesn't work!!
And knowing that this host is a COMPANY, with many properties across Australia gives one a feeling of being "just a number" to make money for someone overseas.
Next time I will make sure that I am supporting an Australian PERSON living here, and face to face - with a warm and friendly attitude.
Luckily, this is Bondi Beach so there are no complaints about the location. It is close to everything you need and is easy to get to. Parking is not easy though.
And be careful about the warnings about "any sign of smoking and you will be charged for extra cleaning" - as I found a dirty roll your own butt on the balcony from who knows where -and luckily put it in the rubbish or I would have been charged - even though I have NEVER smoked in my life.
The internet doesn't work and the curtains are not able to be used to stop the lights coming in at night either.
And after the strict warnings about pets, I found that there is a dog living in the apartment next door?