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Five guests mentioned maintenance and cleanliness slip-ups as recently as August 2026, and three others ran into the three-flight climb with no elevator, last reported this June. Two more said the self-check-in and building access were confusing to figure out. Nine complaints out of 287 reviews is a small slice, so most guests haven't had these problems.
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- Three-flight staircase, no elevator access13 reviews
- Inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance issues7 reviews
- Bathroom layout requires walking through master bedroommentioned in listing text and multiple reviews
What the stars hide
Three-flight staircase, no elevator accessaccess
Guests must carry luggage up three flights because the elevator is not available to visitors. This affects anyone with mobility limitations or heavy bags. The listing mentions stairs but does not highlight the no-elevator restriction in the main description.
Counted13 reviews mention access · 2 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: June 2026
Inconsistent cleanliness and maintenance issuesmaintenance
Guests reported garbage left from prior visitors, dirty shower with standing water, non-functional sink faucet, and worn mattresses. One recent guest (August 2026) found these issues at check-in. The host responded slowly to one complaint with a one-word acknowledgment before sending a form response.
Counted7 reviews mention maintenance · 2 in the last year · 1 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: August 2026
Bathroom layout requires walking through master bedroomaccuracy
The full shower and bathtub are inside the master bedroom, so guests must cross through that room to bathe. The listing discloses this but the layout may surprise families or guests sharing sleeping areas.
Source: listing text · Guest mentions: mentioned in listing text and multiple reviews
Self-check-in process and building access unclearaccess
Guests report confusing directions for entry through the back alley, wrong lock codes on arrival, and lengthy check-in instructions that require navigation outside the Airbnb app. One guest appreciated the clarity despite the hassle.
Counted13 reviews mention access · 2 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews
Inadequate towels and basic amenities for price pointcleanliness
Multiple guests found only one or two bath towels provided and noted they looked worn, expecting more for the nightly rate. Shower lacked soap. One host offered to deliver additional towels.
Counted3 reviews mention cleanliness · 1 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: February 2025
Listing language, decoded
brand new
Furnished with basic-quality furniture described by guests as Goodwill-level; one recent stay found worn mattresses and minimal amenities.
a bit of street noise
The RiNo location brings audible noise from bars and restaurants; one guest said it prevents sleep only slightly. Spanish-language review called it a little noisy but acceptable.
walk up
Three flights of stairs with no elevator access for guests; one review noted the climb is not terrible but noted it made an 8-year-old nervous.
Trend
Stable
Problems run at 3.3% of reviews in the last year and 3.1% before that. Nothing has changed much.
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