Worst experience ever!
This host literally forced me to pay a whole lot of fees as “trip related issues” after my check-in time, without prior notice. My check-in time was 4PM and I wasn’t able to enter the building until midnight. I had also paid for my own background check, per his request. I had to pay a deposit that wasn’t included in the reservation amount and they wouldn’t give me the lockbox number to enter the room until I paid. Then I had to pay a pet fee, again, after my check-in time. They don’t even bother to nicely type the check-in instructions, but they send you a video to watch. It was definitely ridiculous. What’s most disappointing is that they didn’t list anything, anywhere on Airbnb about the other fees they charge you after making the reservation, upon check-in. Definitely not cool. I paid a ridiculous amount of money for sitting at the door for 4 hours trying to enter the room, then to just sleep for 4 hours and check-out. Too much hassle and money spent for one night stay. Terrible experience, just terrible . . . Also, the apartment itself is fine, but it’s noisy because it’s located next to a train station. And the neighbors are watching TV all night apparently :) (at least the night I stayed they did).
Bottom line, I would not recommend this place to anyone.