The host was very nice indeed and she was very responsive and helpful before my visit and also during my visit. she provided me all kinds of information about the area, transportation, activities, laundry, etc. She was helpful in every way.
The apartment is in a great location. Safe nice area. Close to the beach, restaurants, public transport, subway , etc
I believe she told me that the apartment building is 62 years old Well everything in the apartment appears to me to be at least 50 years old or more. The kitchen and bathroom are essentially dysfunctional. The bed is a wooden platform with 3 inch mattress The TV is a 10-12 big wide box with rabbit ear antennae and 1-2 local channels based on reception. The closet is almost falling apart. The toilet seat is coming apart each time you put it up or down. Suffice is to say the apartment needs a complete upgrade before it can be considered liveable.
Hopefully Giselle will the income earned to upgrade the apartment. She is very nice person but the apartment is not.