I would be remiss if I didn’t take the time to write this review, especially as a superhost myself. Let me start with a very direct comment and then give details: do NOT stay here, I had to cancel my reservation and find an alternative option.
To begin with, Sam’s place is NOT accurately described in his listing. The pictures make it seem as though the place is clean and well lit and that is NOT the case. Our take is that this was an old bar and you can tell by the floors and walls which haven’t been cleaned in ages. The dust in the apartment is apparent and the floor quite disgusting. The lighting all over the kitchen (that appears on the pictures) is all broken so the kitchen is rather dim. Also, please don’t expect a bed — it’s pretty much a mattress on the ground with no frame and sheets that smell old. The closet ceiling is peeling and the main shower has black spots around it. I was too disgusted to even shower there.
Additionally, Sam does NOT describe the layout in his posting. The apartment has a shower and two sinks in the bathroom next to the bed BUT the actual toilet is in a separate room right next to the entrance of the apartment - it’s an uncomfortable and odd setup!
Finally, and most disturbing, Sam’s place is not above a cute little cafe or pub. It’s above a CLUB LIKE SETTING where the music is pounding until 5:00AM and the patrons use public restrooms upstairs that are situated DIRECTLY across from the apartment door. You can literally feel like they’re IN your apartment all night.
The pros? There always are. Amazing location with beautiful restaurants nearby. If you don’t mind the all night pounding, a bar downstairs is convenient I suppose. The price is quite affordable, but now you see the reason. And the main plus that should be improved upon also (because the furniture is broken and outdated) is the patio/deck overlooking the city.
Sorry Sam - but you should put more effort on this Airbnb… it can be a GREAT listing with some TLC.