I stayed for 1 month at this place, and it was in a nice location, and the building had a unique feel and aesthetic that made it quite the experience! I am glad to have gotten a chance to stay here during my first days in Gent!
I have noted some Pros/Cons which are from an honest Long Stay perspective:
Pros:
- Oven/Dishwasher worked well
- Very nice and comfortable washroom design
- High ceilings and open concept is a comfortable setting
- TV had a Chromecast attached which was quite useful to use for Spotify/Netflix/YouTube
- Communication was good, sometimes would take a little time for a response, but Hans definitely cares to offer his tenants a nice stay.
- Brand new Iron was supplied by Hans to use with the ironing board provided in the unit
- Location was good, tram stops are nearby to help make getting around easy.
Cons:
- Dishes/utensils were not all clean when I arrived
- No freezer and no microwave; this was a big hindrance with cooking
- The main door is always very loud when it gets slammed shut by other tenants
- No Washer/Dryer in unit or building
- Limited/Low Quality Cookware; if you plan to utilize the kitchen, you will likely need to bring/buy additional items (mixing bowl, grater, peeler, measuring utensils, scissors, baking dish, etc.. and the pans/pots can burn food easily)
- While advertised, the separate washroom was inconvenient being outside the unit, and the stairwell can be very cold compared to the bedroom/washroom
Overall,
The unit was nice, but the price of the unit for 1 month was very expensive and not entirely worth what the unit offered.