“An off-putting first message started my stay off on a bad foot. Host was not welcoming in the least and instead launched into a laundry list of rules that needed to be followed. While I understand it’s necessary information to divulge to a guest, it’s a turn-off when it’s the first interaction. I was actually staying at the property because my own STR (in which I live) was being rented, so I’m not unfamiliar with the business side of this. The townhouse is okay. The exterior is very rundown, but……
“An off-putting first message started my stay off on a bad foot. Host was not welcoming in the least and instead launched into a laundry list of rules that needed to be followed. While I understand it’s necessary information to divulge to a guest, it’s a turn-off when it’s the first interaction. I was actually staying at the property because my own STR (in which I live) was being rented, so I’m not unfamiliar with the business side of this. The townhouse is okay. The exterior is very rundown, but……
Amber G.