Comments on: Threatened by Host in Asheville

By: John the Jerkaround

John the Jerkaround — Sat, 07 Sep 2019 20:06:56 +0000

Your “host” wouldn’t be Reid Thompson would it?
The guy owes over a $1,000,000 in fines to the city of Asheville regarding his AirBnb business. Asheville Citizen Times link..

https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2018/10/09/asheville-man-1-m-airbnb-fines-has-appeal-denied/1583662002/

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 20 Jul 2016 08:24:04 +0000

The handle from the toilet fell and you can’t use it for the whole day? Gee, you are an idiot, sorry. Seriously, you one of those people who don’t know how to change a light bulb and I’m surprised you didn’t call 911. The owner might didn’t reply because of numerous reasons, driving for instance. He came to fix it and here you are – full of drama.

By: Jim Scanlon

Jim Scanlon — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 17:23:14 +0000

Kaye’s an idiot and should be ignored. Of course airbnb has skin in this incident. Number one i wouldve reversed the charges on my credit card. Number two….dont go to the lowly idiot customer service person at airbnb….theyre idiots. Go higher. This is a company that wants to go public. They cant afford to have a customer advertise that they were threatened by an airbnb host.

By: Kaye

Kaye — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 09:07:38 +0000

All those stories are not Airbnb fault . If host is not responsible it doesn’t mean Airbnb website and idea is bad . Never had any issues with Airbnb … Coz I read website rules !

By: C

Sat, 02 Jul 2016 03:14:53 +0000

Hi Ruth, i think i found your review and profile on airbnb and wanted to validate your experience. Please disregard if you are not Karma! I have stayed in the same home and found everything you mentioned to be a much more accurate description than the other “700 happy guests” The bathroom had not been cleaned ( we actually wiped it down when we left because we didn’t want them to think we were the ones who left it that way), the towels were mildewed so badly that we had to buy some to use because they were making our skin smell moldy, and we felt so awkward the entire time because they make you feel like they are doing you a favor letting you stay in their home. Also, the walls to the bedroom are very thin even with doors closed!
I also have an airbnb space and have used airbnb many times in several countries. I have had mostly positive experiences but this one was by the far the dirtiest place i have stayed in. That didn’t really bother us too much because of the price. The part that is interesting/kinda entertaining is their response when they receive any feedback. I have thought about reporting them several times for being disrespectful and rude to guests who generally have been just tastefully honest. I randomly go back and read their reviews for fun and that is when i stumbled on your profile and review and felt the need to let you know that you were not alone and i truly have no idea how they have almost 5 stars. Not all airbnbs are bad, we work hard to keep ours as much like a hotel as possible. Negative feedback does sting but we would never post such hurtful responses!

By: Ruth

Ruth — Wed, 29 Jun 2016 03:19:38 +0000

We had a bad experience in Asheville too. I feel like I never want to visit Asheville again.

By: Poledra

Poledra — Tue, 28 Jun 2016 15:38:08 +0000

Another review on his listing describes a horrible fight and loud early morning noises from “upstairs tenants” (other guests?).He must be stupid as hell with the threatening behavior because 5 Points is the absolute prime place for Asheville Airbnbs. You know, if he is renting out the whole apartment he is contravening city regulations there and you could report him…