Owner of Harry Potter-themed Airbnb shows apartment destroyed by guests and the story goes viral

Airbnb host with a Harry Potter theme shows a damaged property, and the story goes viral
Airbnb host with a Harry Potter theme shows a damaged property, and the story goes viral (Image: TikTok)

Harry Potter-themed Airbnb host was completely shocked when returning to clean after previous guests left.

In a video posted on their TikTok profile, Home Lea Stays shows a property located in Watford, England.

The video, which has been viewed more than 9 million times since it was posted a few days ago, shows how the bed was completely dirty and a bucket full of trash was still on the ironing board in the room.

The video shows that the guests left towels, trash, and bottles on the floor, lifted the living room sofas up, tipped them over, damaged Harry Potter-themed decorations like mugs and cups in the kitchen, and smeared the walls with mysterious substances.

@homelea.stays *AI voice* What was most shocking was how someone could be so cruel and do this in a place that was carefully decorated for children’s smiles. I am disappointed that @Booking.com did nothing, we have been hosts for them for years! If this had happened on @airbnb, I would be 100% sure they would have taken full action! #airbnbfinds #placestostay #PlacesToVisit #harrypotterfan #fyp #watford #londontiktok #londonhotspots #londonlife #harrypotter #airbnbexperience #hogwartsairbnb #magicalstay #harrypotterstay #wizardingworld #harrypottertiktok #harrypotteredit #warnerbrosstudioharrypotter #harrypotterairbnb ♬ original sound – Shelby Company

The video also shows that the TV was broken and bleach had been “poured onto it.” “We’ve never had anyone do something like this. [Airbnb] was created for families with children, and now we have to close it until it’s safe,” the video says.

In the comments section, users were equally shocked by the situation. “I would definitely take an expert opinion, this bed is not just a mess,” wrote one TikTok user. “It looks like a crime scene,” added another.

“Take photos of the damages. Make a list of items to replace and search for receipts. Keep track of the bookings you had to cancel because of this. Contact a lawyer to claim damages and lost income,” suggested a third user.

The host said they had done everything they could to ensure the house was still available for other guests. “What was most shocking was how someone could be so cruel and do this in a place that was carefully decorated for children’s smiles,” they said sadly.

@homelea.stays *AI voice* There was so much to say, but the video was already long. Hopefully, this answers all your questions. Please don’t use the video without my permission, otherwise, I’ll have to take legal action. I want to clarify that this guest was from @Booking.com ##airbnbfinds #placestostay #PlacesToVisit #harrypotterfan #fyp #watford #londontiktok #londonhotspots #londonlife #harrypotter #airbnbexperience #hogwartsairbnb #magicalstay #harrypotterstay #wizardingworld #harrypottertiktok #harrypotteredit #warnerbrosstudioharrypotter #harrypotterairbnb ♬ Suspense, horror, piano and music box – takaya

Image and video: TikTok @homelea.stays. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.

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