An honest review. We wish the best for Fatima’s family business. We’ve spent the last few years traveling the US and staying in many AirBnB’s and hotels so we understand the standard set forth by the industry. For the location/accommodations in Hollywood, we found this place lacking and overpriced. We would have left or addressed the issues with Fatima if anything could have been done during our stay.
--The Good--
1. The fridge with water & ice in door work great!
2. A nice large backyard (though might need bug repellent).
3. AC works very well.
4. No bugs in the house.
5. A nice sized dining table for 6.
--The Meh--
1. Not as light and bright as pictures - many window blinds & curtains were not working well.
2. Fridge, closets, and cabinets had the family’s personal items.
3. Dishwasher stank and there was no detergent to use it.
4. We had to wash several of the pans and plates before we used them
5. Bathtub faucet leaks.
6. Toaster stuck on bagel mode.
7. Construction noise next door at the apartment complex.
8. The parking area is shared with Fatima’s family.
--The Bad--
1. Our family & kids did not feel very safe in the neighborhood but we never encountered any issues.
2. Sounds from Fatima’s attached apartment are obvious. Shared wall has windows and door that open into their apartment but are all covered and closed. The walls are thin - but Fatima's family is NOT noisy. They are a quiet family.
3. Everything seemed dingy and well used - residue on cabinets/handles, kitchen knives were old and very dull, several of the kitchen utensils we used were partially broken and/or dirty.
4. Linens on guest room beds did not seem clean. Stains/residue, hair, sand on bedsheets. It was late when we arrived so I didn't bother Fatima with this issue. We resolved it ourselves.
5. $130 cleaning fee for a house that is not deeply clean and still have to pay an extra $20 to use beach towels?
6. No stoppers in both the bathtubs so no taking baths.
I was unsure about leaving this review as I don’t want to negatively affect Fatima’s business but she did contact me twice asking for a review. Fortunately, most of these issues can be corrected with a good handyman and cleaning service.