The unit had the feeling of an investment apartment that is solely used for short term rentals. There were a lot of holes and scuff marks on the walls. It’s not a huge deal but definitely an eyesore. Below is my fair and honest opinion of the apartment.
We had a few issues with our stay at Jing's apartment with regards to overall cleanliness - it doesn't seem like the unit had been thoroughly cleaned from the last time it was used, if the various bugs, cobwebs, the hairs in the tub, stained towel, and rust in the sink were any indication.
There were little things that bothered us as well. The hand soap containers were almost empty - I was advised the next day where the refill was being stored but I don't expect to refill soap containers when I first check into an Airbnb. Extra toilet paper was stored in a cupboard that was around the corner from the bathroom - I would put it under the sink. More mirrors would be nice as there was only a small one in the bathroom. The towel rack fell as soon as a towel was placed on it and the sheets did not smell fresh at all.
Things to note:
- There is no air conditioning, only fans. The listing does indicate this but even with the fans going, the place gets stuffy.
- Parking, as other reviewers have noted, is tricky. We were lucky to find street parking every night we stayed. Just make sure to read the parking signs to avoid a ticket.
- The apartment is a short walk to the metro however, it will take around 35 minutes to get downtown. Make sure to account for travel time when planning. We had no problems with the commute as we drove 3 out of the 4 days we stayed.
- The upstairs neighbors are noisy.
Some positives:
- The street is very quiet and felt safe
- I liked the firmness of the bed but my friends didn't - it's all down to preference
- It’s close to a grocery store and restaurants (which we did not have a chance to try)
- Wifi is fast enough to stream Netflix
- Accessible by metro
I will say that Jing was responsive and made an effort to address the major concerns we had with the apartment the next day. As a side note, Airbnb's customer service is top notch.
We left the place as neat as we first found it but forgot my macarons in the fridge which was upsetting. What a way to end the long weekend.