My wife & I booked the apartment for new years December 27th-January 2nd. I decided on this flat for 3 reasons and i was left completely disappointed and confused by how good marketing can fool even the most hardened skeptics.
1. good marketing (quality pictures, fancy amenities including gym, pool, coffee maker, tv, etc…
2. Good reviews & amazing website pictures
3. Location
Besides the location, all of the hosts advertising were exactly that, advertising / smoke & mirrors.
The bed: described as a “Queen” sized bed, yet it is two separate twin beds placed together that move easily and are completely worn out to the point of uncomfortable drops in the center. My wife & I had to sleep on opposite ends.
The gym: abysmal ; no equipment, no AC, two cheap dumbbells & that’s it. A treadmill from 1985. The gym was not under construction or renovation.
Kitchen: full of ants
Im assuming the host is simply relying on the location to warrant the high price with very little amenity.