The first signs that something wasn't right started at check in. The message sent by the host indicated keypad on the door to enter. That was not present which resulted in me walking back to the street to check the address. Instead there was a realtor lock box with a key opened using the given code. Weird. Another inaccuracy of the text was for the TV that indicated a YouTube TV subscription. No YouTube TV app installed, and there was an Xfinity remote on the table despite no Xfinity box in the unit. Again, the inaccuracy was weird.
After walking around there were a bunch of issues and an overall presentation that didn't match the listing:
1) Damage throughout that wasn't repaired or shoddily repaired, including a hole punched in the bedroom wall, a door that was kicked in and sloppily repaired with drywall putty or something instead of just being replaced, and holes in the wall where lamps next to the bed were pulled out which were present in the listing pictures.
2) It was not super clean, with many stains throughout the carpeting and on the couch
3) Multiple roach motels and fly paper throughout plainly visible. I understand you need pest control but you can try and be more subtle or remove before people arrive
4) Other cosmetic differences compared to listing like lack of throw pillows on the couch and beds. Not a big deal by itself but just another thing that contrasted to the nice listing photos.
In conclusion - This is without contest the worst Airbnb I've stayed at and I don't know how the host could think it's acceptable to rent it in it's current state and in such stark contrast to the listing pictures. I wish Airbnb let me post my own pictures as a counterpoint to what's being advertised. I question if a third party is managing this rental given the inaccuracies such as lack of a door keypad in contrast with the communication sent from the host, as well as the lack of effort put into cleaning and repairing the unit. A significant number of the issues could probably be resolved in under a day's work with a steam cleaner, some drywall mud and paint so the extreme lack of effort in upkeep is just baffling. Stay away.