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To ask if I’m being overly picky, or if you’d mention these things in an Airbnb review?

182 replies

raisemyheartrate · 31/08/2026 07:32

I’m currently staying in an Airbnb, solo, and thinking about the review I’ll write.

There are two main sticking points for me:

  1. The listing did not mention, anywhere, that key pick up for the flat is located about half a mile down the road. I didn’t get check in instructions until the day of check in. I had to drag my bags to the flat, at 1 in the morning. It’s just an annoyance that to be honest, I would have avoided if I’d known about it.
  2. The courtyard is really not as described. It was pictured to look huge, with a sea view and sun all day. In reality you can’t see the sea unless you’re in the flat, and the sun is gone by about 8:30 in the morning.

AIBU to mention these? It was an expensive apartment so I think I’m being slightly more critical than I’d usually be

OP posts:
pulpJarvis · 31/08/2026 07:38

I’d definitely mention the courtyard as well as the key pick up. Can just be factual.

Gateappreciation · 31/08/2026 07:37

Yes to key, no to courtyard.

TooOrangey · 31/08/2026 07:35

I’d definitely mention the key collection bit. Probably not the courtyard.

3luckystars · 31/08/2026 07:35

The key thing is a real inconvenience. I would definitely say something about that .

SethAndReubenTooSendGaloshes · 31/08/2026 07:35

Key yes, courtyard no.

Raptors · 31/08/2026 07:34

I wouldn't mention the courtyard but I would absolutely mention that you have to travel so far to collect the key, that's not at all usual and would be something I'd definitely want a heads up on.

PatCandlestick · 31/08/2026 07:33

Key safe location definitely mention as this is far from normal. I would comment on size of courtyard but not how long it gets sun for, think that's a bit OTT