This was my very first Airbnb stay, so I thought I would give it a detailed review.
Cleanliness 2/5:
-So when we arrived, it was quite clean/neat looking overall.
-The washer and dryer was small (but perfect size for the apartment) and high quality Samsung and it also came stocked with tide pods.
-Great dishwasher, stocked with dish pods, paper towel, toilet paper, garbage bags
-There were dirty washcloths in a bag under the kitchen sink. They appeared new and unused, however, they smelled and appeared to be moldy and or/mildew from moisture.
-The tv remote had clearly not been sanitized, as it was visibly dirty/greasy with fingerprints.
-There was dirty cutlery, not just water stains (as those don't bother anyone), but some had bits of dried food. The dish rack was also under the sink and was really dirty, as if it hadn't been used or cleaned in quite a while.
-There was no tissue, only 2 towels (the description says it can be an apartment for 4 people), one dish towel, and hardly any hand soap or dish soap left.
-The floor also didn't seem to be fully swept
-The outdoor patio set on the balcony was really dirty/dusty
Accuracy 4/5:
-It was a very cute setup with nice windows with a view of the another apartment building from across. The balcony was very quaint.
-It has 4 giant mirrors and one picture hanging up. Very simplistic/minimalist vibe to it.
-Ceiling is mostly grey cement, which gave it New York loft vibes.
-There's a curtain for the bedroom for privacy.
-It was very spacious, even for 4 people.
-The couch futon was incredibly easy to set up and put back, as well as it was very comfy to sleep on (it was apparently more comfy than the actual bed).
-It has great wifi connection and tv (has all the streaming apps, but you have to have your own account).
-The tub's plug was broken so we couldn't plug it to have a bath, but the shower was really nice (pressure was good, temperature good).
-Most of the decor seemed cheap, like the bedside table lights (which looked like toilet paper roles), the chairs, and side tables.
-There is plenty of closet space, but hangers/or storage bins. You have to bring your own hangers/bins or all your clothes will just be on the floor
-The fake plants were a bit much. Lots of the decor, kitchen items, and furniture were from IKEA. I counted about 24 fake plants that were all the same. Made it look kitschy and cheap.
Check-in 2/5:
-When we arrived, the cleaner was still there. They were rushing and in a hurry. They were nice and wearing a mask. However, we did book this last minute, as our trailer broke down and we needed somewhere to stay for 5 days that had a fridge/freezer so our food wouldn't go bad. But we booked it at 5pm and arrived around 8pm, so there was some time to clean. They also left garbage in the hall.
-Lots of windows were open we arrived and it was very hot and humid outside. The temperature said it was 36 celcius inside.
Communication 5/5:
-When we struggled to get inside the building, I called the given number and a colleague of Ahona's answered immediately and was very helpful. They stayed on the line with me until I had it figured out.
-Any questions I had, I texted on the app and Ahona responded very quickly and was helpful.
Location 3/5:
-The building residents were very nice and helpful. A lot of them seemed to speak French and English.
-It's located on the third floor in downtown, where there are so many restaurants, cafes, stores, and attractions nearby (only 10-15 minute walk away or less).
-Parking absolutely sucks at nobody's fault. It's just a busy area. Parking passes are required to park pretty much anywhere and are about $20 a day. You need a scooter or a small car to park anywhere. If you're only staying a few days, I recommend using the metro, renting a bike (bike stations are at pretty much every block), or ubering (which is what we did)
-Because it's still downtown (in the Red Light District no less), there are quite a few sketchy people, but it's always busy and active with locals and tourists. You'll see a few homeless people outside the building.
-The elevator/lobby has a bad smell, can't really pinpoint what it is, but it's not too pleasant.
Value 3/5:
-I still think it's a good place to stay, even if I don't think it's a 5 star Airbnb. We paid $160 per night and it happened to be the cheapest one we could find that had accommodations for all our needs. It was pretty good for its price, but there are things that could be improved.
I would overall recommend it for someone who was only staying 1-3 nights and aren't really cooking a lot. I stayed with my family (4 of us)for about 5 nights, but I would recommend for a party of 1-3. Thank you Ahona for being a good host!