Pros: Host is very responsive which is appreciated. Having a secure car park especially in a very busy suburb is wonderful. The security in the unit is great- I felt very safe. The studio is spacious and cleverly designed with lots of storage space and is well equipped. The location is a pro and a con (easy access to shops and restaurant but can be noisy due to drunk people screaming in the wee hours on weekends).
Cons: Unit is not cleaned properly when I checked in- especially the touch points (can see fingerprints on microwave, cabinets/ drawers, fridge), old liquid stains on stove top, lots of clumps of hair on the carpet. The host offered to get cleaner to clean the unit the next day but due to pandemic, I declined -especially since they should’ve cleaned it properly in the first place (not after I checked in). Thankfully there were disinfectant wipes provided which I used to clean the unit but the vacuum cleaner wasn’t effective. We are currently in a pandemic, I feel that extra care in cleaning should’ve been done especially if a cleaning fee is charged so this was unacceptable. I also think that cleaning fee should’ve been partially refunded out of courtesy for the time and amount of cleaning I did. Another minor con is the dog at the next door unit can be noisy at times. Key collection/ drop off is at another location is also a minor hassle.
Overall, if cleaning is improved, this is will be a good place for a short stay.