Emil was very helpful and friendly from the moment our reservation was confirmed. He answered all our questions and is very knowledgable about the city.

The apartment is exactly as pictured. We were a little disappointed when we first arrived because the air inside was damp and there was a strong cigarette smell throughout (despite it being a non-smoking apartment, there were cigarette butts in the cracks of the ledge outside the windows. It is clear someone was smoking inside). We contacted Emil, who was very responsive and offered to send a technician the next day to try and eliminate the odor. We opened the windows and turned the fan on overnight, which helped. The smell did not completely disappear, especially in the hall/kitchen area and the bathroom.

The location of the apartment is very convenient for public transport by bus or metro--about a 7-10 minute walk to the nearest stops. There's a mini market directly across the street that is open until midnight. The apartment building itself is pretty old and dark, and there is evidence of water damage inside.

This apartment is good for those on a tighter budget. It has all the basics but is perhaps not the most comfortable place.