Our family had the misfortune of staying at this apartment for several days during July 2022. As a potential guest, here are some things you should know about the condition of this property:
The kitchen was infested with ants. There were ants on the counter, on the kitchen floor
and even inside the dishwasher. We did not feel comfortable leaving food out (we put it
in the fridge) or using the dishes or cutlery.
The apartment was filthy. The floor had not been vacuumed since the last occupant left.
The garbage had not been emptied since the last occupant left. A partially used bar of
soap had been left for us by the sink but it had a number of hairs on it. The sink itself had hair and other grunge in it. This dirtiness could have been prevented rather easily with a routine cleaning. However, there was a level of filth in this property that would have taken weeks or months to build up and which would require a more thorough cleaning to eradicate. I've already mentioned the ants. The glass stove top in the kitchen had a layer of grease on it. The floor of the apartment was dirty. In fact, after walking in the apartment for a short time, the bottoms of my socks had acquired a brownish tinge. There was a coating of soap scum on the faucets in the bathroom and, to a lesser extent, on the doors of the shower. Areas such as baseboards and pipes located near the floor had a film of dust and grease that takes a long time to accumulate. The level of filth would suggest that cleanliness is not a priority for this host.
Things didn't work. The fan in the shower didn't work, nor did the light in the bedroom. The drain in the shower only partially worked. After a short time, water began to accumulate on the shower floor. It was necessary to turn off the shower and let the water drain out, otherwise the water would continue to build up and, presumably, overflow onto the floor outside the shower. There was an air conditioning unit in the apartment but there was no evidence that it worked. The apartment was hot when we arrived and it remained hot for our entire stay. I pushed the on/off button on the unit but nothing happened. There were no instructions provided. Although our booking was for four people, only two towels were provided. There were no pillowcases provided; there were no duvet covers on the duvets. The beds were not made - the bedding was just left on the beds. I think all of this indicates a lack of care on the part of the host.
Picking up the key and gaining access to the apartment is a hassle. A good deal of searching is required and several codes must be provided at various points. The whole experience is reminiscent of an escape room.
This apartment is not appropriate as a rental property, particularly at the price that is charged.