Hello, my partner and I have made arrangements to stay at an Airbnb for an extended period of 160 days. To our surprise, the host required a cleaning deposit and mandated an $85 cleaning fee per month.
Contrary to our expectations, essential linens such as sheets are not refreshed regularly, and we were not provided with any extra linens, bath or kitchen towels, bath rugs, or even toilet paper as part of the rental.
It's concerning that the host doesn't specify what the cleaning fees include or exclude.
Furthermore, we discovered the presence of mold in the fridge, which strongly suggests that it hasn't been cleaned properly or at all.
Although the host offered a coin-operated laundry machine, it's located outside the home and requires additional payment towards the cost of cleaning and energy spent during the stay.
This situation raises doubts about the fairness of the arrangement, as it doesn't seem to align with ethical or good faith practices.
The host is not required to communicate this, as Airbnb does not impose this level of communication.
