I agree that not everything on Airbnb is scam and plenty of reasons to use it, still. Now painting outside maybe not an issue, but it depends. If they had a balcony with a view in a photo of a property and featured it in a description, but somehow forgot to mention anywhere that it is obstructed by a construction - it is “scamish”.
>>YeBanK+(OP)
No view, just a bit claustrophobic without balcony access, and clear plastic along the wall covering the sliding doors making for a distinct "job site" atmosphere.