First not-so-great experience with a super host after having spent almost 7 months of my life in AirBnbs. Will give as an objective review as possible.
PROs:
1) Cannot beat the location. Everything for walking distance is accurately described, including the 1.4 mile walk to the beach. LA Fitness is half a mile away, publix half a mile, Sprouts half a mile, Walmart and Whole Foods both under 10 minute drives. Comfortable, quiet neighborhood that turns into the city of Deerfield just a few minutes away!
2) The place was notably larger on the inside than expected. There are several distinct rooms, making it relatively easy for multiple people to get work done (asssuming their dog isn’t barking, that is).
CONs:
1) The backyard is NOT private, as was suggested. Workers and the owner come in without any warning whatsoever. Obviously, it is their property and they’re free to do that. But it shouldn’t be listed as private if they’ll be randomly coming back there.
2) Host completely unresponsive when needed. I had a small package from amazon delivered to their mailbox (by accident, as I instructed amazon to leave at our gate). Package was confirmed delivered by amazon, and despite me messaging them, host NEVER gave me the package over 10 days after being notified. My girlfriend and I ended up leaving without ever being given it. Thankfully, amazon refunded me.
To continue the second point, the lock on the door doesn’t work. You can turn it from the inside manually, but the electronic component is completely not working. We messaged them about this three days in to our two week stay. No response, and never got fixed. So, every time we left, the house was unlocked with our belongings.
3) Not a good house for allergy sufferers. There is clear water damage on the ceiling of the bedroom, and a couple of the rooms are quite dusty. My sinuses were going crazy most of the time I was here, and I haven’t had any allergy problems in several years. I’m almost certain there is mold involved, but that’s kind of par for the course with Florida homes. Maybe unfair to contribute to the host, but still a warning nonetheless.
Overall, absolutely would not pay $1500 for two weeks again. Location was the only thing that made it worth it!