I’ll start by saying that we loved our stay—and were happy to be in walking distance to so many great spots. The host was very responsive to questions. Unfortunately, we were disappointed overall and didn’t feel the expectations set by the description/ photos and our previous experience with great airbnbs aligned with reality of this spot. Some key points that might be helpful to other travelers—
-Parking is down an alleyway behind the building. It felt a little unsafe at first, though it worked out and was convenient.
- The room is on the third floor (walk up) and there are about 4 rooms to a floor.
- When we were there, it seemed like there were some unfinished improvement projects (unpainted spackle, a hole in the wall where the front door knob must have hit…)
- the windows don’t lock
- We received the Wi-Fi info but no other instructions for the amenities (coffee machine, shower, tv)
- There was no coffee provided
- The balcony is very small and is attached to the neighboring room. There are no chairs.
- The walls are VERY thin. When we were there, other guests violated the rules and through a raging party until 3am (loud bass, screaming, running into the street, shaking the floors). This was not the hosts fault, but it’s worth noting that the walls and floors are so thin—any noise carries—but this was extreme. We tried to reach out host at 11pm to see if they could ask the other guests to turn down their music, but the host didn’t see it until the next morning.
All in all, we enjoyed our stay for the location but the room was missing the Airbnb charm that we are used to. It felt like a beat up hotel, not a home.