The apartment was exactly as in the pictures. We have been renting in BA through agencies first for about 15 years, and in the last few years through Airbnb. This place stands out because of the quality of the furnishings, from the latest appliances to quality furniture. The building is not new but it looks like the apartment was gutted and redone entirely so everything appears new. The open kitchen-dining area-living room is very airy and spacious. We had a toddler who could run around unimpeded and that was awesome for us. The place is very comfortable, weekly housekeeping service, there's a washing machine and a clothes drying rack in the balcony. We had an issue with the A/C and the host was very timely in responding and getting the technician in to fix it. Very conveniently access is with a code instead of a key. Building has 24-hr security and they buzz you in if they know you are staying there. We'd love to return to this apartment.