With regard to this host, it is important to know that the agency behind this is The Good Agency, while Edith is a fake account. The host violates the terms of use of Airbnb insofar as he requires the registration of a credit card under swikly before confirming the booking, in order to pay an additional deposit. This is not stated in the listing! In fact, after the end of the stay, a debit of over 500€ was made because of alleged damages, although Airbnb’s meditation centre is available for such situations. The host was not available to hand over the flat in person.
For those who still want to rent this flat under these circumstances, please note the following:
During the stay, the communication with the agency was basically good, even if faster reactions would have been desirable. Damages in the flat (no light in the fridge, terrace door did not close properly, blocked taps) were repaired on request. The dishes and kitchen utensils had to be washed again before use. The furnishings are not spotless (stained sofa, stained carpet, scratched pans). In this respect, taking into account the deposit, each tenant runs the risk of being held liable for these allegedly caused damages. Apart from that, the condition of the flat corresponds to the pictures in the listing.
Regarding the neighbourhood, the flat is located in a side street in the African quarter and very close to Saint Boniface. EU institutions are within walking distance. The area is lively and colourful, with many trendy bars and nice restaurants. However, one can also observe open drug trafficking on the street and the individual feeling of safety may be affected by the fact that groups of young men often gather on the street where the flat is situated and at the nearby intersection.