When renting a home or booking a room somewhere you are not familiar with, you hope the descriptions of the amenities and space are as honest as possible. Many of us know that some owners embellish the truth and make their space sound more appealing online than in real life.
But renters looking in North St. Louis don't have to worry about that with at least one listing. Natalie Vowell put up a property for rent on Airbnb, but didn't bother to make it sound appealing to potential visitors.
In fact, her brutally honest ad for the $29-per-night home is now going viral! She summed up the charm of the neighborhood by writing, "Home is where the hood is."
This is a nod to the high crime rate and violence in the area. Residents say that the situation is never as bad as it is painted to be, but the owner decided to embrace the neighborhood's shortcomings.
She wrote in the ad:
Perfect for the intrepid traveler who enjoys living on the edge. Provides a unique glimpse into life in a working-class, low-income neighborhood, a mismanaged Midwest city, and decades of urban decay. Abundance of vacant houses and abandoned buildings nearby for UrbanEx adventurers.
She says that, instead of deterring people from staying in the neighborhood, she hopes that the rental will encourage more and more people to explore the area.
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