It was pretty clear I was the first person to stay here, and things unfortunately weren’t ready for prime time. First off, when I booked they had pictures of a building which isn’t where the unit is -- so, if you know the area, check the address, it’s not the building on top of Fox and the Fiddle. As of this review, they have added a photo of the actual building, but the other one remains and is their cover photo. I really have no idea why they are using a photo of a building which isn’t related to the unit whatsoever at all (it’s a 5 min walk, it’s not a landmark, the bar is not a particularly good one … I really don’t get it).

Before booking, I asked about whether a number of items were included, just to be sure. Things like dishwasher soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, cooking utensils etc. etc. Some people provide it, some people don’t (and that’s okay), but I try and make sure I get units which have what I’m looking for. The point is, I had a list. They replied that they did have all these things included. Turns out, very few of the items from my list were actually in the apartment. They did bring me soap and detergent (which I had to wait around for them to deliver), but some other things on my list (like paper towels) were just missing. Also, I was stocked with 2 rolls of toilet paper for a 5 night stay. Barely made it.

No one had ever used the dishwasher before. I had to take out a bunch of styrofoam and cardboard packing material things. And it didn’t work. It probably just needs to be hooked up, or maybe there’s a master “on” button somewhere. I don’t know. Point is, it was not working. I reported it to the host after the first day, but it was not fixed during my 5 night stay.

There’s no microwave.

There are no curtains.

The shower rod falls down. I ended up not using it and soaking up the water from the bathroom floor after each use. Also not repaired within my 5 night stay.

The hosts are a bit disorganized. I was “checked in” by text message at 11pm the night before and the instructions were to shadow someone into the building and find the unit unlocked. Also, I got a text on Tuesday asking me what time I was leaving “tomorrow”. I had the place booked till Friday.

Lastly, there was fire alarm testing all day for 3 days. Talking with another resident, the hosts should have known about this weeks in advance. I get this isn’t really the fault of the hosts, but they knew it was coming (they texted me about it the day I arrived). It just made the stay really unpleasant.

I’ve been very negative on this place ... rand out of words.