Pros: This studio was located in a very quiet neighborhood, no noise to keep you up. The gate and small deck area felt very private. It was a short 10-15 minute walk to the main part of town, which includes lots of shops and restaurants. The bed was very comfortable and the hand soap/body soap provided in the bathroom were really lovely. This is a great spot for solo travelers and couples.
Cons: The studio did not look as it did in the listing. Some variation is to be expected but there were no plants at all (I think there are like 6 plants in the photos?). Seems minor, but part of the charm of the space for me was how homey and lush it looked it the photos. There also was no area rug as in the photo, which added to the very bare look of the studio. The lack of air con which, while advertised in the listing, was brutal in December. At one point in the evening the floor fan provided read the room at 33C/91F, with shades drawn, air flowing, and floor fan at full blast. The WiFi was the most frustrating component of this studio. It was continuously in and out, with very little connection. When trying to join the network it frequently prompted me to “move closer and try again”. At some point in the evenings, it wasn’t even showing up as an available network. This was incredibly frustrating as a traveler who relied heavily on WiFi to look up directions, check email, etc. I really wanted to love this studio, but there were just too many drawbacks to make it a comfortable stay.