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When looking for an Airbnb, I probably don't do as much research, as I usually am not staying very long.  This stay was for two weeks, and I probably should have made sure to read the reviews.   I am staying in the walk-out basement, which has been converted to a one-bedroom apartment with a full kitchen, laundry, and a nice bathroom and living room.  

The owners live on the top two floors, but they obviously have hardwood flooring, and OH MY is it loud.   Usually, I can hear them moving about around 6 am, and it doesn't stop until 10 pm.   Last night, it was 11 and midnight with LOTS of noise.

Of all nights to keep me awake, my going-away party is tonight, and I am exhausted.  Funny, in my instructions, it said - quiet time was after 9 pm and before 8 am.    Thinking I will put that on my exit review.

Also, when I picked up the rental car (BTW, haven't had any hail...) I had ordered a small sedan, as I don't need anything fancy to get around.    They upgraded me to a Mercedes.    Haven't ever driven a Mercedes, and almost everything is backwards from the Lexus, which I have driven for years.   Rather fun though!   Just didn't come with a snow brush, and imagine - I threw mine away!  LOL

 

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Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner hi Joan... there could be worse problems in life than driving a Mercedes! 😃

May 07, 2026 10:41 AM
GilbertRealtor BillSalvatore
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Good post with very good information to share with us here on the Rain. We can always learn from great blogs here. Bill

Bill Salvatore / Arizona Elite Properties #AZVHV

May 07, 2026 11:03 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Joan- You know, you could write a book or blog about moving to another country. You've had to do it all!!!!  Thankfully, you won't be in the Airbnb for long. 

May 07, 2026 11:33 AM
Lise Howe
RLAH RE LLC - Washington, DC
Assoc. Broker in DC, MD, VA and attorney in DC

Hey Joan, that’s frustrating, especially when there are clearly stated quiet hours. Totally fair to include that in your review—future guests will appreciate the heads-up.

May 07, 2026 01:28 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Nina Hollander, Broker it has been rather fun!

May 07, 2026 01:29 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Bill, thanks for stopping by.

May 07, 2026 01:29 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Kathy, you are so right, have been through a lot over the last year preparing for this move.

May 07, 2026 01:30 PM
Joan Cox, Retired Broker/Owner
Denver, CO
Enjoying Every Day to Its Fullest!

Lise, I was thinking someone else may be sensitive to noisy neighbors.

May 07, 2026 01:30 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

It could be worse and you are leaving next week! Stay and tell us what  transpires!

May 07, 2026 08:52 PM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Ugh about the noisy AirBNB - I'd definitely do an exit interview and mention that. 

You must be so excited! Counting down the hours.

May 08, 2026 06:17 AM
Leanne Smith
Dirt Road Real Estate - Golden Valley, AZ
The Grit and Gratitude Agent

Hmm one door open as in the Mercedes and one closed as in the AirBnB. 

May 08, 2026 07:43 AM
Steve Higgins
RE/MAX Kelowna - Kelowna, BC

Hi Joan,

Sometimes the reviews don't tell the true story either. We were looking for a hotel room on our way back to Canada, the one we always stay in was totally booked so I got online and found one that had better reviews than the one we normally stay at.  Lets just put it this way Tracy wouldn't let our dog walk on the floor, it was a dump! We stayed one time in a condo AirBnB all was good until around 1am when she must have come home from the bar, it sounded like she was pacing the floor in her high heels for at least a good hour! 

May 09, 2026 02:09 PM