Thank you LInda! I really appreciate this example of a review to input. And I agree with you to not go into specifics! Since we last communicated, things did get worse. I can deal with the sarcasm; however, the filthiness was over the top...to say the least. Right before I went on my two day trip, he asked for the vacuum. So I left him a handwritten note as to the location of the vacuum (not knowing what he was really saying was "I want you to vacuum my room.") Though I had initially given a tour of the area he could access in my home, and where everything was located, he still asked where the bathroom tissue was although there was a sign on the wall stating such. Nevertheless, as aforementioned, he never like to read "the directions or rules" whatever I had posted regarding the house.
Fast forward: about 6 days before checkout, June 11, he decides to send me a message through Airbnb regarding the price for two additional weeks. Now, It is obvious that he still does not know how to navigate through the Airbnb site as he asked me to extend his reservation for him (the first time) and so I did. However, what really surprised me about his message was he had just complained to me May 26 how he dislike Airbnb and did not like that "they" had his credit card" and how he did thought that what he was charged for was not what I was paid as there are fees involved and that I no knowledge of his credit card number. I also told him that perhaps Airbnb was not a good fit for him and perhaps a hotel environment would be more to his liking.
Well anyway, after getting this message from him to extend for two additional weeks (after June 11) I KNEW this wasn't about to happen AGAIN! So instead of my blatently outright denying his request, I just decided to send him an EARLY CHECKOUT REMINDER. It was not my intention to send it so early but I wanted him to know, in a nice subtle manner, that in no way was I going to extend him knowing how he disrepects my home as it is....Oh trust me, he was definitely set on staying as he had just gone out and purchased SIX tomato plants! So, I made sure I included in the reminder to not forget his tomato plants. He replied, "No Problem"
Shortly thereafter, I started to receive texts of Bible verses from him and his wife on my personal phone. I blocked them both as I was not about to sway my decision. My mind was made up. Four days had past, and I sent a FINAL CHECKOUT REMINDER and this time I asked for confirmation to ensure delivery and that he had read and understood it. With sarcasm, he states "My departure is scheduled for Tuesday morning 9am is what I am paid up to check your Airbnb." Am I missing something? I went through the thread, checked the reservation, and even went back to my calendar to see if I had actually MISSED something? Um, I know that checkout is anytime before 11am as I had already indicated. But this is besides the point... I did not know if he was going to leave for work at 3am and then return to my home at 9am just to deliver me the keys. I really think it was just a POWER thing with him...so I just let it go and expect the unexpected.
Monday evening, when he arrived home from work, I asked him did he get the message I had sent him though Airbnb? I just kept walking....so typical of him...he doesn't like to be asked questions....so I asked him, "Excuse, me? Did you hear my question?" And finally, he said, "Yes, I got your message." And my reply was, "Well, when you leave in the morning, just leave the keys in the bedroom doorknob ..." Then he replies, "I am leaving tonight and i will give them to you when I leave." Like I said, it was all a POWER thing to him to hold on to my keys at the very end.....whatever!
EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED: Finally...he is gone! Hallelujah! It took me about four hours to clean up the bathroom and bedroom. There was filth everywhere! It looked like a gas station restroom! Urine droplets stained the floor. Fecal matter all over the commode...oh and did I say that it (fecal matter) includes the tissue holder! Disgustingly gross! I was so tired but pleasingly gratified!! Oh, Thank you!!
Yes, he even tossed the Memorial Day bouquet I had given him to show appreciation for his service as a veteran all over the bedrom dresser. This appreciation also included a complete dinner from KFC.
It's all good! No hard feelings! I am just soooo glad that this slob is finally out of my house! Thanks to you for your support and others as well. My only question now is when do I review this person? Is it an immediate reply or do i wait for Airbnb to remind me to do so?