We were a group of four water polo players coming to compete in a weeklong tournament. We were just looking for a comfortable place to crash but what we discovered was a truly awesome place.
The apartment itself has the feeling of an eclectic art gallery but at the same time the warmth of a family home - clearly a labour of love and a credit to its free-spirited owners, Olga and Joell. They greeted us warmly on our arrival and explained everything we needed to know about the apartment and the area. Their communication in advance of booking and during our stay was swift and helpful. The flat was clean, tidy and HUGE.
The listing photos are accurate but only go so far in capturing the size and authentic 'je ne sais quoi' feel of the space. The main bathroom has a nice walk-in shower that you cannot see in the photos. On the other floor there is also a single toilet, so there was no queuing for the loo. I should also say the two single beds are in one room but it has a sliding partition wall that gives privacy, and essentially creates two rooms. The flat is a duplex and conveniently has entrances on both floors. The three sofas in the lounge are huge and comfortable to sleep on.
In terms of location - superb. Access to public transportation was a breeze, but everything is walk-able anyway. If you're feeling brave, and want to take to the roads on a bicycle, there are plenty of MoBikes and OFOs scattered around the area too, just download one of the apps. Shops selling the essential baguettes, wine etc. are seconds away. Plenty of nice restaurants and bars nearby too. It's on a quiet street and we didn’t experience any noise. The kitchen was well appointed and meant we could make a couple of big meals. The option to dine on the terrace or at the dining table was great too. We had some of our teammates over for dinner one night and they were all impressed by the space too.
In short, we lost our tournament but we won the jackpot with this Airbnb! Absolutely loved our stay here at this apartment. Highly recommend.