Sophie and her associate were not there to meet me but made themselves available by WhatsApp, email, and the Airbnb app. I ended up not needing their assistance in checking in, however, because Sophie’s directions were very comprehensive.
When I arrived at the apartment, it was not as new or clean as it looked in the photos. For example, the shower and toilet didn’t look as though they had been cleaned. The refrigerator had a bad smell. There were linens in the washer/dryer, and there were towels and linens throughout the apartment that I could not tell if they had been washed or not. I did my own thorough clean of the apartment since I was planning to stay for a month, and then I felt comfortable.
Toilet paper and trash bags were not provided.
There is no air conditioning, but there is a fan in the unit and blinds that come down (which were not shown in the listing) and large windows that open widely. These were sufficient for a visit in August.
There is a machine which functions both as a clothes washer and a dryer, which Sophie provided detailed instructions on how to use. She also provided instructions on how to use the induction stovetop, the dishwasher, and the microwave/oven. All the instructions were very comprehensive except the microwave/oven instructions.
The location is very central, and I felt safe as a single young woman in the area. It is easy to get anywhere in the city from the apartment as there is a metro station with 2 lines very close to the apartment. There is a nice, clean, and affordable Carrefour Market right on the corner which I shopped at frequently for groceries and home items.
Overall, I was very content with the apartment.