We enjoyed the cleanliness of the home, the active bird life in the backyard, and the excellent location for walking to the botanical gardens and Venus Baths.However, we encountered several functional and safety concerns. The air conditioning was only effective in the living room, leaving the bedrooms uncomfortably warm. The stove knob markings were completely worn away, making it difficult to safely gauge gas flow, and we noted a lack of a carbon monoxide detector despite the gas appliance. General maintenance is also needed: the showerhead would not stay in position and a bedroom window was difficult to open.Most disappointing was a post-stay damage claim regarding a sliding door lock. Upon returning from an outing, we discovered the lock had failed mechanically and the door was partially open. We reported this to the host immediately. The host’s husband replaced the lock himself using a spare part they already had; however, a claim was still issued for a full replacement and a professional “call-out fee.” When I attempted to discuss this, the host declined to communicate and referred all inquiries to the platform. To be charged for what appeared to be standard wear and tear, especially after a stay where we were very respectful of the property, was an unfortunate end to our trip.