Given the superior reviews, we opted for Paula's place, however I deeply regret I stayed here. I would advise utmost caution, especially if you're travelling with young kids, as I along with my 2 kids (1 infant!!), and a friend, were asked to vacate the apartment at 11pm! We were given a 12 hour notice. That was preceded by (i) loud walking / furniture moving noise on most nights, at 3-4am, which woke up my kids and us, (ii) the host's husband entering the unit while were were gone, without our permission, on the pretext of fixing the washing machine, (iii) a lacklustre heating system which is controlled by the host, and (iv) no indication from the host that they wanted to cut the stay short. The most inconvenient stay I've ever had. I am going to try and present an unbiased view as follows:
Location: Pretty alright. You definitely need a car. We were with 1 6yo kid, and another 11month. Definitely needed a car. Parking was ok, but there were a few times when there was no slot to park at, and I had to message the host, but some time later, the host was able to make space for the car.
Checkin: We checked in late, around 11ish. A few issues in opening the key box, but generally ok.
Noise: This is how it started. Despite our requests and apologies from the host as well, there was a lot of noise in the middle of the night on most days. Our stay was supposed to be for 9 nights, but it was forcibly cut short to 6. On most of these nights, there was something or the other going upstairs which made sleeping almost impossible. Firstly it was the kids (and these are teenage adult kids - wonder what they were doing at 3-4am), then we were told that the host's dogs leg gave way cause the dog had cancer - I regret that happening to a dog, but if that was the case, arrangements should have been made to host the dog so that its not a nuisance for guests staying right under.
Forceful exit: After receiving apologies from the host about noise issues, as well as apartment entry without our permission, the host decided to cancel our stay. That was at 11pm when my kids were sleeping and we had planned a trip the following day to Victoria. Despite requests to extend our stay, the host (btw didn't bother to respond to me, but asked Airbnb to inform me) forcibly imposed an exit on us. This cost me a lot of money which Airbnb never compensates fully for, and a complete change of plans. I was told that the host was going through personal challenges including a close family member being ill, however as a guest who is coming from another country, especially if we are paying for the service, I expect a place to stay. To ask my entire family to vacate at 12 hours notice was totally uncalled for. The host to date has not bothered to respond to my message. I am sure she is going to try and give justifications, but all I'd say is that beware. You run the risk of being kicked out, there will be noise, and you won't know when who is entering your unit.
I totally regret this stay.