The location was excellent for what I needed it for. The response time from the host was also excellent and I am grateful for the early check-in.
However, the check-in arrangements could be simpler. I spent significant time texting back and forth with the person who was required to meet with me to provide my key.
The space was very well set up and the study nook was perfect for my work. However, whilst it appeared tidy, the floor was dirty with loose long black hairs over the rug in the living room. There was also a pistachio nut (or what appeared to be) in the middle of the rug. The overall smell of the apartment suggested that there was mould.
The kitchen was said to have come with some staples. Whilst it did have the tiniest leftovers of salt and pepper, a large bag of sugar and some teabags; there was no oil and no coffee maker (both specified). It would be expected in Airbnb's that the staples in a kitchen would be stocked. This may include tissues (there was none), paper towel (there wasn't any), oil (none), baking paper, cling wrap, foil... These items would be expected in circumstances that people who are travelling for a short period of time should not be required to purchase these things in bulk. Otherwise, aside from the great location, what am I paying for?
The appliances and cutlery were cluttered and not clean. The oven tray and frypans were dirty with leftover burnt food or the coating was peeling off. The fridge also gave off a terrible smell.
As for the bathroom, there was mould in the shower. There were no cleaning products to remove it and it required me using a toothbrush and some dishwashing liquid to scrub it off. There was also loose black hairs in the bathroom. The toilet brush was filthy with leftover faeces in the brush. Further, no forethought was given to the fact that I was staying for 6 nights in circumstances that only 2 rolls of toilet paper were provided. This is a further thing that one would expect to have plenty of; no one should be buying this in bulk.
The washing machine also appeared to have not been descaled. There were also hairs in it.
The bed was fine and comfortable. However, the cupboard was messy and had linen and blankets thrown in there squashed up without care. There was also an empty box left in the cupboard along with a container that was used for removing or reducing mould.
The apartment lacked the 'stylish space' as advertised. With all of these issues, it did not make it relaxing particularly when walking back with bags full of items that would normally last me months.