From the positives, communication with the host Pearl was always quick and clear - we appreciated having somewhere to store our luggage prior to check in, which made our arrival into Brussels smooth. Self check-in was also great as well. However, the flat was not quite as described. The photos were not accurate and not always reflective of the rooms in the accommodation. Although everything was clean, one of the rooms smelled of cigarette smoke, as well as the pillows on the couch. The flat appears to have been patched together in a ramshackle way, and the bathroom can’t quite be described as one, as the doors were a screen rather than an actual door. The photos in the ad were not the same bathroom in the flat. Also, the balcony door would not close properly, which made the lounge area very cold. Overall, as we only stayed for a night, this was a borderline acceptable accommodation; however, we would likely not book again, particularly if we were staying longer than one night.