The apartment's location is really good, but the condition of the unit was not acceptable, particularly in regard to cleanliness. I would not stay here again, and cannot recommend it today to fellow airbnb travelers. I think the hosts will probably address these issues going forward.
There were some positives. The TV and Roku streaming system were perfect, and much appreciated on day full of heavy rains. I appreciated the ability to drop off my bags prior to check-in time, though the entrance area was very wet and messy. An entrance rug would be an improvement.
The private bedroom itself was as advertised. It had functional A/C. It appeared clean except that the sheets & pillow cases were dingy-grey and appeared quite worn. The height function of the desk chair was not working properly (it did not hold), and the arm fell off as I sat in it because one screw was missing and the other was extremely loose. I couldn't re-fasten it without a screw driver. Only a single bath towel was left on the bed for me; no washcloth or hand towel in my room, and no indication in the bathroom that told me what was for my use. There was hair on the common bathroom floor.
The "terrace" isn't "beautiful" unfortunately. From the window it appeared messy and dirty, and without a view one would like to take in. I wouldn't sit out there at all. Unfortunately, I personally found the listing to be misleading in this respect.
I was offered the use of the common kitchen, which I needed. However, I found the counters cluttered and the room generally not clean. The instructions taped up for the coffee maker were wrong (the lights did not stop flashing at all). I opened the microwave to heat up store-bought coffee, and found dried up food and splatter in it. The sink appeared to be due for cleaning as well, adding to my overall grungy impression. I came close to leaving the place, and would definitely have done so if my booking was for longer than one night.
Regarding security and safety, our host left out the terrace entrance without any mention that she was leaving that back door unlocked. It's lucky I thought to check it, and called her to find out if locking it would be ok for her when she would return in the middle of the night.
I've never left a review as negative as this, but this experience did not come close to what I have come to expect from airbnb. It may be more suited to younger travelers who might roll with it more easily than I was able to.
I count on others' reviews to make my choices for my own travel, and feel I must be as honest here as I would hope my fellow travelers would be. This location has a lot going for it. The hosts would do well to invest a little more in its care.