So, we rented a house based upon the pics and reviews. We got there late Friday, then up and at em for an active day. Showered in Bath #1, slow drain - no biggie. Super stinky like someone’s sweaty head flat pillows Woke up Sunday to a bed bug. Now THAT’S a biggie!
Then. The shower in bath #2 on Sunday before we left. Paint chips floating in the slow draining water? We lift the mat already in place . O.M.G!!! It’s covering up peeling paint!
So. We contact the host. We request a partial refund for the filthy accommodations. I told him I did not want to post a review. Just have some compensation for the filth.
He says he has all 5 star reviews and “will not allow it” actually accusing ME of threatening to post a bad review in exchange for money. WHAT?!!
That we didn’t call until a couple hours before checkout was his big thing. Well, we just discovered the issues.
Because he was so AWFUL, the property was so horrendous, I felt I had no choice but to then leave a review. Because he had a chance to see it first, he was able to post a retaliatory review about me. Wtf.
we had an exceptional stay at another Airbnb, so I guess we will continue to use it. But the bad review for me may prevent that, despite having to post a defending response to his review.
I suspect he manipulates the review system for his property.
I have escalated to the resolution center w plenty of pics, but after reading everyone’s input on their system, I’m not so sure of the outcome anymore. 😞