Bright and Shiny became hot and stuffy and then and noisy and dusty. The apartment is open and spacious however we were not warned that a 5 story building is underconstruction across the street and the jack hammers, drilling sawing and all begins at 6 am with deliveries til 2 am. We have experience both as a host and a guest. There is an expectation of an "Airbnb experience". Because the host was not there to meet us or orient us to the flat, its appliances, quirks and other details of managing it during our stay we spent a lot of time trying unsuccessfully to figure things out. Simple explanations and instructions would have eliminated frustration and surprise. Our host had been fantastic in communication prior to arrival however she was away.
We had a very sweet girl hand over keys and the house rules, which we followed. But so much was not explained and on an 88.F day we couldn’t open windows which were jammed shut with a broken shade. Throughout our visit, temperatures soared to 90 degrees F. The apartment was stuffy and unbearably hot. When we did get windows open noise in the middle of the night, traffic, people smoking and yelling outdoors etc. dust from the construction project across coated our things.
The home really needs fans, trashcans, added clean linens, hot water kettle, ample cups, saucers and glasses and clear instructions on how things work and where they are…all very simple fixes. Also helpful would be a posted map of the area and expressly where exactly the Ubahn is, where groceries are, and those basic amenities.
We did get a good scientific explanation for our icy cold showers but that was the day we were leaving. The location is great and this could be made to be a great apt with a little help.
Also...once the building is finished across the street all the dust and noise will really be minimum.