Overall, I’ve enjoyed my 3-week stay at this place.
Pros
- Jonathan, the host, is very accommodating. My flight landed 7 AM and he let me come to the place directly from the airport. I was able to rest, without having to wait until the official check-in time. 2 weeks into my stay, he arranged the apartment to be cleaned for free.
- The location and the building are safe, across from a police station; There is 24/7 security guard who unlocks the entrance door.
- Cheap and convenient laundry facility at the basement of the building.
- Strong, easy to use, and quiet air conditioner.
- Big and fairly comfortable bed.
- The host is fairly responsive and clearly answers questions. Usually replies within the same day. He had one of the bathroom bulbs replaced in a couple of days after I’ve asked.
- There are small pharmacy, grocery, and corner stores nearby. There are also good breakfast and lunch places in a 2-3 blocks.
- The places is easily accessible by public transport from most parts of the city (not sure if one can do it from the airport).
- Fast reliable internet, with download speeds of around 50 Mbps and uploads around 4 Mbps.
- With white furniture and walls, the unit feels light.
- The bathroom appears to be recently renovated, with fresh tiles on the walls and floor.
- The shower has consistent water temperature and pressure.
- The courtyard has a deck for sunbathing, which is protected from the wind. Perfect place to be in the mornings, when sunlight covers the deck.
Cons
- Overlooking a noisy street, which never “sleeps” with non-stop sounds of traffic and often blasting music. Make sure to bring your ear plugs.
- The unit is located right next to the elevator. As such, all the beeping sounds of the elevator contribute to the sound pollution.
- I wish there were a visitor manual that would provide some important information, such as WiFi network name and password, where to take garbage, how to buy tokens for the downstairs laundry.
- The unit is not very clean. There is dust in the corners. The curtains smell as if they are quite dusty and need to be washed.
- The bed pillows are too thin and soft for my taste.
- Kitchen appliances and utensils are cheap and very minimalistic. Don’t expect to be able to cook anything reasonable.