We’re digital nomads and have continuously traveling for the past few years. We use Airbnb as our primary source of accommodation. We’ve stayed in expensive places, cheap places, big places, cramped spaces, and more. We’ve stayed at all different types of Airbnbs.
We understand that every place isn’t perfect and we try to be as fair as possible in our reviews. We’ve always given great public reviews and will privately tell the host things they can do to improve. We understand that they are trying to make a living and do not want to impede on their livelihood.
This is different. This host doesn’t care about your comfort and experience. They’re willing to cut corners at your expensive so they can save money.
The bed is extremely uncomfortable. It is, by far, the most uncomfortable bed we’ve ever had at an Airbnb. Past reviews have also complained about the bed, but the host refuses to do anything about it. Instead, they argue that since their accommodation is cheap, then you should just deal with it. Please get a new mattress. Yes your place is cheap but that does not justify your horrible mattress. The mattress is so worn down that you will get poked by the springs throughout the night. We’re not looking to stay in a 5-star hotel. We just want a regular mattress that hasn’t been worn down throughout the years.
The internet does not work because the signal is extremely weak. The router is located in the host’s space as they live in the same building, which means that there is not a direct WiFi signal. And when you can connect to the WiFi, it is painfully slow because the WiFi is shared amongst the host and whoever else lives in the building.
The location is fine for the pricing. It is a 30 minute walk to the city or the beach or a 10-15 minute bus ride. If you’re planning on taking public transportation to this accommodation, then be aware that you will have to walk through steep hills and cobblestone streets. This can be difficult, but doable.
There is a lot more that I can say. About the cleanliness, critters, and so on … but I think I’ve said enough. You, the potential guests, should read the other reviews before you commit to this place. If you want to save some money, don’t mind a bad bed, and don’t need WiFi - then you can consider this place. Otherwise there are other places with a similar price range that you should consider instead. To the host, I am sorry for this review. I felt like this had to be said.