This is an honest, unbiased review. I usually only write positive reviews, however, the airbnb made such a difference in my four week stay, that I feel it is only fair to share with potential travelers. The location is in a great neighborhood, the reason for booking this apartment. However, the street, though pedestrian, is noisy because of two restaurants below - one open with a rowdy crowd at night, the other renovating and doing construction early in the morning. There are also homeless people from up the street that go through yelling during the night.
I'm sorry to say that the apartment itself leaves much to be desired. It is clean, but a depressing looking apartment, bare, dark, small, washer but no dryer which leaves laundry crunchy, (I had to buy a new towel), a small loveseat, no dining table, only a handheld shower, the toilet seat not fitted right. There is a closet when you walk in, but it is stuffed with someone's personal things. The only other closet is in the bathroom, and is very small and has other things like a drying rack and ironing board in it. Most of this is shown accurately in the photos, and is livable for a few days if you have nice weather and don't need to be in the apartment at all. There is no table or area for eating, except for the balcony. The balcony is a nice plus, though it overlooks the trash area for the restaurant that is under construction. The bed is a mattress on a frame, low on the ground with no box spring or headboard, and is not comfortable. There is one small lamp in the bedroom, along with a dim bulb in the corner of the ceiling, but this is just as well as you will be charged extra for electricity, on top of the fees shown on the airbnb site.
*Also, important - Upon arrival - You need a code to get into the building. I arrived at night and waited outside for some time because I did not have wifi, and Emma was upstairs waiting, so I had no way to reach her. I also wasn't even sure it was the correct place, as it is very dark and hard to find a number. The code should be given ahead of time, as well as an accurate description of the door. Have some kind of flashlight when you return to the place at night because you can't see the code pad - no light.
I was surprised because the reviews I had read were good, so although I saw the photos, I thought incorrectly that the apartment must be better than what was shown. I also booked late, but would recommend that you look at all available. For the money, there are many airbnbs that look much more modernized with more amenities. To end on a more positive note, Emma will respond immediately to any message you leave her on the airbnb site.