This will be a mixed review as there were definitely several good but also not-so-great things about this apartment.

Pros:

Hosts: Linda and her mom were very responsive and pleasant. Linda was out of town so in her absence, her mom was a contact and able to let us into the apartment. Any issue or question that I had, they responded almost immediately and offered any assistance when needed. When we arrived, the door was unlocked and the keys were provided on a table. Linda was also flexible by allowing us to keep our bags in the apartment after checkout.

Location: The location is fantastic! The apartment is located right in the heart of downtown and is walking distance from the waterfront as well as all of the sights/restaurants/bars that you would want to go to. Views from the apartment are also lovely and the location is quiet so you will sleep peacefully throughout the night. We didn’t spend too much time in the apartment as there is so much to do and see in the city, but the views are beautiful in the morning when you wake up.

Cons:

The apartment looks much larger in photos than in person. It is sufficient for two people, but don’t be surprised when you walk in and see that it is not as large as featured in the photos on Airbnb’s website. The apartment is also a bit run down. It is clearly a rental property so the wear and tear of various Airbnb-ers is quite evident. The walls are chipped and have scuff marks all over them, the closet door in the main entrance way is broken and cannot be opened, the light switch in the hallway doesn’t work, so when we first walked in at 830pm, we were fumbling around to find a light switch so that we could see where we were going. The blinds in the bedroom are discolored and old and the cords on one of the blinds was broken so you have to stand on the bed to reach it. The shower and water pressure was fine, though there are empty bottles of shampoo in the shower and no soap. It just seems as though the apartment needs a bit of a refresh. Even the piece of paper with the wireless network and password information was yellowed and old as if it had been sitting there for years. I will also note that when I opened up a cabinet to grab a glass for water, the first glass I picked up was sticky and the shelf also appeared to be sticky. Again, I just think the apartment needs an overall refresh as it seemed a bit neglected after years of renters.

Despite the condition of the apartment, we still had a lovely time. I would recommend this apartment given its location, but manage your expectations when you walk in as the apartment definitely needs some TLC.