Ok, this review will be a bit different than most of the others...
Positive things first: check-in was super easy, the kitchen was well equipped, bedsheets and towels were clean, floors and kitchen surfaces were clean, wifi works well, location is great. You can open the kitchen window facing the backyard, that way you can get fresh air without traffic noise. The apartment is spacious for a studio.
Now to the not-so-great things: Several surfaces have not been cleaned in a long time. Years, if I should guess. But hey, I'm not a dust expert.
The hosts didn't really communicate with me except with automated messages promoting their other 'exclusive places' in Brussels. How likely are you to book another exclusive apartment after looking at old stains on the toilet walls and thick layers of dust and/or spider webs on the kitchen lamp and shower walls?
There is a quirk in their electrical system which means that the kitchen lights must be on when the fridge is on. There's a chance I'm the fool (that happens regularly), but I couldn't figure out now to turn the lights off. There are big windows between the kitchen and the living room. Do you want dark surroundings when sleeping? No cold milk for you in the morning.
I got no response from them when I asked about this.
The shower is great except for a bad smell coming from the drain (the bad smell could also be me, but then it should presumably disappear after showering..)
In addition, they ask you to fill in a bunch of personal information including your passport or driver's license number.
Exclusive?
Nope.