Context: We stayed for the month of December 2020. Two weeks of which were a mandatory self-quarantine, as we flew in from California.
Pros:
- Maggie is responsive
- Views are as described
- no problems with wifi
- shower water pressure was good
- has a Dyson vacuum cleaner
Cons:
- The apartment was tidy, but I wouldn't describe it as clean-- it would benefit from a deep, professional clean. (Examples: sticky door handles, dusty shelves, icky light switches, etc)
- So much doesn't work, which is fine if it's your own house and you know all the tricks, but this place is loaded with post-its warning you to watch out, to not touch, to not unplug, to not "peek at the neighbors"?? Very odd. (Examples: outlets and blinds that don't work)
- We stayed for a month, and the host knew we had to quarantine for two weeks, but no pantry space was cleared for us. The kitchen was also missing some very basic essentials -- I had to buy a dozen items (the host reimbursed me, no problem).
- In general, I think the description oversells this place. (Example: The "high quality countertops" in the bathrooms are the basic white cork board it came with, and are actually chipped.) The appliances are very old-- dishwasher, washer, dryer are SO LOUD, the middle of the apartment, and circa 1980s. You cannot take a phone call if the washing machine is running. (ps- the pods in the Tide pod bag are not Tide, they're a knock off -- be warned if you have sensitive skin/allergies)
- I was uncomfortable with the live camera *inside* the apartment, even though it was just pointing at the door.
If you're in the city for a sporting event, wedding, etc, for a few days, it'll definitely do the trick, especially if you're 4+ people. If you're self-quarantining and need to actually live, work, and cook here 24/7, maybe not.