Price is very good for the location and size, with a nice amount of space for four people. It’s a lovely walk along traditional Viennese streets to city center (especially pretty at night!), and if you’re not wanting to add more walking to an already busy day, public transportation is easy and close. Nearby Belvedere Palace with its art collection is a must! There are several nice supermarkets in walking distance.
The quiet street and comfortable beds made for good sleeping. If you prefer a neighborhood with nightlife this is not it. The sofa bed was reasonably comfortable.
WiFi is great. Washing machine and dishwasher work well and quickly.
There are some cautions to note. This is a smoking property. The smell of smoke was so strong on arrival our eyes were burning for the first few days. It is specifically listed as “No smoking” on Airbnb, but clearly the place has been smoked in a lot and there is a vase on the TV cabinet labeled ashtray.
Based on the pictures online the apartment was quite nice when it was put together several years ago, but it does not seem like anyone is keeping an eye on it. Half of the wall decor pictured was missing upon check-in, leaving empty screws sticking out of bare walls and chunks of paint pulled off the walls. Oddly we found most of the decor stashed away in various places and simply put it back as pictured. Also the furniture had been moved around by previous renters and not put back – the pink sofa that belongs in the hallway was crammed into the living room/diner, forcing the dining table unusably into the corner, and the coffee table was packed away in the pantry.
Walls had crayon and drips and spills so large that, again, it was odd that they were left like that. Covers on the throw pillows (all of them) were soiled. They were removable and washed up nicely.
The kitchen, bathroom, and bedding were very clean however.
Kitchen was understocked for 4-6 people with 4 forks and 3 regular drinking glasses on our arrival. No hot pad or even kitchen towel to take something out of the oven.
Window shades not being long enough, as mentioned by another reviewer, is still a problem in the bedrooms. The decorative curtains that hang in front are sheer and not adequate from a privacy standpoint in this street-level unit. We used throw pillows to block the bottom part of the windows. Also you cannot reach the shade controls unless you are over 6 feet tall.
We cleaned and added some basic supplies during our stay so if you are looking for a reasonably priced, well-located space for 4 people in the near future, I would consider this place with the knowledge it may or may not look as pictured. (In the owner’s defense, we did not ask her to fix or add anything since we were a long stay and had time to work on things.)
Owner was responsive with questions we had prior to arrival and was flexible and allowed us to push back our arrival by two days due to a flight change, which was much appreciated. Her mother (who lives in the building) met us after midnight to check us in at no extra cost. Very gracious!