If you are looking for a place to stay in Vienna, DO NOT HESITATE TO BOOK STEFAN’S APARTMENT. He is so far the best host we’ve ever met in any of our stay in Europe, and here are the reasons why:
1. He met with us personally, even helped us carry our luggage on arrival and departure. We are also abnb hosts and for us, human connection (as opposed to a cold lock box) counts a lot. He has already listed his apartment’s details in his abnb profile; however, he still took time to walk us through every single detail that we need to know- from operating his washer and how the heater works, to suggested activities that Viennese do around his area.
2. There are other thoughtful details not mentioned in his apartment’s profile. To us, it is a special trait in a host who has his guests’ convenience in mind. He had thermal house slippers (so we didn’t feel the cold on our feet while walking around the house). The bathroom has a floor mat. (We actually have to request this item from SOME hosts, since we are concerned about cleanliness and slip-free safety.) The apartment has many hangers and these became helpful in organising our travel wardrobe. His soap, shampoo and conditioners are made from ‘bio’ plant-based products. Preparations in the kitchen had been easy because he has cleaning materials in good supply.
3. He had very clean surroundings and the smell of freshness will welcome you as you enter the apartment- and it’s not from perfumed aerosol type. He has the view of trees from the dining area so opening the windows a bit allows fresh air to come in. We loved his cozy lighting system even if the apartment has natural light from the outside. It makes for a cheerful stay.
4. He is quickly responsive and had ready suggestions for each question asked. He is professional in his conduct, with the right amount of cordiality.
5. Merkur, a fresh food market is just a few steps from his building. During our 3-night stay, we cooked meals at least once a day, every breakfast, before we set off for the day’s adventure. His kitchen equipment and utensils are basic, however, they are of very good quality. This is part of his thoughtful details. The city center is around 1.5 km away, although there’s a number of restaurants in the neighborhood that are much inexpensive compared to eating in the city center.
6. He has flexible check in and check-out time, guests just need to coordinate with him closely.
Thank you, Stefan, for making our stay in Vienna a pleasant one. We will surely recommend you to our friends who have plans of visiting Vienna. May you find only responsible guests!