[Brasucasulu]

I have booked a room for 2 in Panamá. I chose the placed based on the reviews and price. I arrived at apartment at night I had the bad surprise that the place was very dirty. Specially kitchen and bathroom. The host is a single mother and has a little baby girl. I tried to find something else, but I couldn't find any affordable option available for that date. I'm at the end of what the worst Airbnb experience ever. The host is very friendly, but she's a disaster when it comes to hygiene. She wakes up in the morning, has breakfast with the little girl and leaves all dirty dishes and rest of food on the table. Even the bathroom, she leaves the baby's bathtub full of water and toys. So I have to clean up all her mess before I can use the kitchen or bathroom. There is also problem with the trash that she leaves in the kitchen for days.
I am a very clean person, and had to clean her bathroom and kitchen.
Now as I leave my question is: what to do with the review. I saw other people's reviews saying that the place was clean and wonderful, which is absolutely not true. The lady need the income of the rent to pay her rent as she said she's struggling. I don't want to be mean, but I can't lie either saying that the place is nice. It is a shithole.
Should I leave no review at all? Or I should be honest and tell other guest about the place?

[Erebos]

As a guest don't you wish someone had been a little more honest?
Just use brochure speak.
Say it's quaint and homey.
Most people know that means small and cluttered. You see where I am going?

[Brasucasulu]

Originally Posted by Erebos

As a guest don't you wish someone had been a little more honest?
Just use brochure speak.
Say it's quaint and homey.
Most people know that means small and cluttered. You see where I am going?

Gotcha! It is a great idea! Thank you

[Erebos]

No probs.

[seesaw]

I would be honest. You don't have to say there are issues with hygiene, but you can say that the place was messy. I think you should be honest in your review. You don't want another traveler to waste their money, right?

seesaw

I'd be honest, too.

I'm guessing your vacation was ruined because others weren't truthful in their reviews.

And the next person's vacation could be ruined if you're not honest.

I understand the woman needs the money, but why should other people have to suffer because she cannot meet certain cleanliness standards? Its like giving her a free pass------why does she deserve a free pass at the expense of other people?

[Bill3]

Your honest review will give her the opportunity and financial incentive to do a better job.

[divine1966]

Be honest but polite.

[Brasucasulu]

Thank you guys. Yes, I'd mention the messy part without being rude. I feel sorry for the baby. I'd just make sure she gets the message. It will save other guest the bad experience.