Attn: Long Stay Users Please Avoid at all cost!!!
Having moved to Australia for short term work. This accommodation was booked with the ultimate requirement to be near office where I would be spend majority of my time. However, the behaviour of the hosts really made this stay of ~10 weeks really unpleasant. During the winter months of June and July heating was not provided at first until I was left with no option to take this matter further up with AirBnB who eventually made the hosts commit to their advertised listing. The host totally unappreciated the effect no heating was having on my health. It is evident from other reviews from individuals who have stayed long term that the hosts have a typical approach to lie about the heating/cooling facility. Once I was given heating I would use at night on a set thermostat temperature. The hosts constantly had an issue even though I would only be their night hours to use facility. It was pretty disgraceful considering the value in which I was paying and the service i received. Further, as per listing oil, black pepper and salt are suggested to be included however the hosts will do anything to save a dollar - putting signs everywhere to BYO (buy your own). One of the host made living their a horrible experience and quite depressing. I made effort to ensure I make little noise at all times - no consideration was given when cooking in late hours post 12am. This again is also evident in other long term stay reviews where the hosts make noise till late hours. It is unfortunate that I am not able to recommend this place and that I am working my way through the legal rights of this subletted apartments. Also the fire alarm does not ensure you are notified adequately of an evacuation. During my stay an unwanted fire alarm evacuation made me feel vulnerable where it was only after hearing individual making large noise in corridor that I was notified. I think for future stays I would suggest you check the hosts liability insurance in the case of a fire. The room also has no locks to safeguard any valuables against hosts which I no longer felt deserved my respect, and ability to trust. In general, the place is okay from a cleanliness… decent location depending on what your priority is. Predominately the good reviews are from those that have stayed short term and never truly been able to experience the hosts deeming behaviour. I’m sure they have been frustrated with the fact they had to give me heating which probably led to some further part time jobs to make the shortfall. But it should not come at the expense of a paying individual who has been sold an apartment with the listed facilities. Do not treat people like a kid…. thank you 👍