I am a bit torn on this review. I have never left anything but 100% positive reviews, but I had a slightly mixed experience (although let me emphasize that 90% was positive!). I traveled to San Jose alone for a huge conference. The hotels were crazy expensive so I booked an Airbnb. It was my first time staying alone in one and I was slightly nervous.
First off, the Airbnb is BEAUTIFUL! The decor and style was exactly what my dream place would look like. There was a minor cleanliness issue that I have alerted the host about, but other than that, the space was great. The bed was comfy and the water bottles provided were a great surprise. There’s a coffee maker, which I didn’t use, but also a nice touch!
The main reason I say this is mixed is because as a solo female, I didn’t always feel 100% safe in the area. I am from Seattle and am used to being around some interesting people, so maybe just being in an unfamiliar place made me more on alert, but I found myself rushing into the building and making sure no one was following me. While the Airbnb is super nice and new, the building is not. I am not against old buildings (I live in one), but it’s not the most well maintained (old and dirty carpeted stairs). The hallway smelled like cigarettes being covered up by cologne, which wasn’t the best smell to “come home” to.
Overall I did enjoy the actual Airbnb, but the hallway and area made me a bit nervous at times. I hate putting anything negative, but I would want other solo female travelers to be aware.