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Ew. Did this particular host have positive reviews? Were the listing pics deceiving?
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I recently gave my first ever 3 star review. Here were my reasons why:
Toilet paper ran out 3 times and took 24-48 hours to be replaced on each occasion (live in host situation so unnacceptable)
On several occasions the family had dinner and then went out, leaving plates on the table with food on them and a mess in the kitchen
Excessive clutter through the house, piles of washing everywhere on every surface etc
Massive bag of recycling in the kitchen that attracted A LOT of flies … I also saw maggots all over the bin but that was outside in the garden
During a three week stay no chsnging the sheets / fresh towels until after I asked at the end of week 2
No cleanjng completed in the room until I asked after week 2
Limited cleaning done in the bathroom despite it being used by 3 paying guests and a family of four.
The host was lovely but I just couldn’t forgive the above so 3 stars. For me the things you mention are irritating and inconvenient; I would probably rate 3.5 but since I can’t …it’s 3 stars.
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@MissKris816 the host had all 5 star reviews in all points. I actually think these issues arise because I (and the other 2 guests) were long term. When I checked in everything was pristine and had I left 3 days later I would have had a very different experience. I think the host confused friendliness with being a friend and let standards slide massively.
So you suspect this is how they live, they only clean up for a guest? Gross. For years people have told me how “clean” my house is. I never really believed it because I knew I hadn’t mopped or scrubbed the toilet in weeks. My house is “tidy.” Now that I airbnb it’s much “cleaner” but I’m really only particular about the guest room and ensuite. If they come into the commons they should expect dust and dog hair. Via the magic of the internet I’ve now seen pictures of how people really live and understand why people think my house is clean despite all the dogs.
In this case I felt like they had left themselves no private space in which to be untidy. It was a three bedroom house and every single room was let. This meant mother, father and two children downstairs on sofa beds. If I came home late (say 11.30pm) I’d have to walk past their kids asleep on the sofa.
There was just stuff everywhere; it felt so cluttered and difficult to relax because it was so clear they were displaced.
Weirdly I have a similar set up in my flat and I’d say the experience at my place is largely the opposite; I keep it tidy and I clean the guest areas every 2-3 days. And I’ve never allowed the toilet paper to run out!! There is ALWAYS a spare roll. I would also never dream of cooking a meal and then going out with the plates still on the table and the dirty pans on every surface in the kitchen. The place wasn’t exactly dirty (no ingrained dirt) just hugely untidy on a day to day basis. Someone’s toothpaste spittle sat on the mirror for about 2 weeks. In my place I check for that daily.
It was cheap so I put up with it; I wouldn’t stay again though and along with my 3 stars they got a thumbs down.
My review said: x and his wife are friendly hosts with a relaxed attitude to hosting. I would have preferred more formality as at times it felt very cluttered.
Absolutely nothing. In just the same way as there’s absolutely nothing to stop them taping up a window, breaking it and entering the apartment that way. And neither of those issues are of concern to me because the rental is only steps away from my own home and I can see everything that is going on there - plus, we have nothing in the apartment that would justify a thief duplicating a key or breaking in. There’s no heirloom family silver or priceless art. In this neighbourhhod there are far richer pickings. No self-respecting thief would bother with our place.
As I said above, we have a maximum of two guests and they appreciate being able to leave the key in a secure spot when they are going out. Many of our guests go paddleboarding, kayaking or jet-skiing from the dock and I can assure you that there are no convenient pockets in which to house a key when you are wearing nothing but a bikini.
Also, if one guest is here for a conference and has brought a partner, then she can go to the conference and if he decides to go off to the beach, she knows where they key is when she gets back - no matter what time it is.
In addition to this being of value to guests, it also means that our handyman can go into the apartment when needed without having to distract me from my work.
Basic cable is local channels in my area, I think the problem here is assumptions. OP assumed there would be a microwave, cable with many channels, facecloths and a more substantial breakfast. There is a list of kitchen amenities that I filled out for my listing, I checked microwave, I didn’t check breakfast, is there a tick box to differentiate what type of breakfast is offered?
It’s important when buying anything that you check details, waterfront doesnt always mean the lake/ocean is a few steps away, there could be a 12 foot high fence, or a 25 foot high sand dune blocking access/view, I’ve seen both.
The OP should have asked more about the place, read the listing.
This is a very old post, I raised the topic because I have a similar question. Maybe it would be better to separate it into a separate topic, it’s confusing this way, I guess…
Yes, Inna and others, PLEASE don’t answer to a really old thread. I can break it up, but obviously, it’s easier on everyone if you don’t do this. Thanks.
