Don’t recommend. If you’re like me, I also came across this listing as someone on a budget looking for a place to just rest my head. The sauna convinced me to click reserve. Don't do it. Save your money and go elsewhere for a few bucks more per night. Sauna doesn’t event work properly and host is not responsive.
CONSIDERATION
-Communication: Needs major improvement. Even when I first booked, I had to follow up a few times on my messages post confirmation. A few days before my trip, I asked Jacques if I could check in early at 10AM & he agreed. However, the apt was still being cleaned when I arrived. I had to wait outside in the cold. I did not get a response from Jacques or an apology at any point from when I made him aware of this issue to when my trip concluded. The lack of responsiveness continued during my stay. His excuse — no apology or acknowledgment of the issue — was that he didnt get a call from me or couldn't call me on whats app, despite my numerous follow up messages on here. Airbnb specifically states “for your protection and safety, always communicate through Airbnb.”
-Sauna: The selling point was the sauna but it doesnt work properly. It takes a long time to get past 100 degrees. I ended up not using it after reviewing instructions and troubleshooting.
-Cleanliness: There was dust in the bedroom area upstairs and the kitchen area which to me shows the cleaning is not thorough.
-Check-In: The door of the apt is hard to open once you get the key out of the lock box. I messaged Jacques to give me more detailed tips to get the door to open. He did not respond to me for hours and I had to kill time until I could eventually figure out the trick to open the door.
-Location: This is the first floor right on the street which is clear from the listing but stark to experience. A guy sat outside the door (I could hear and see them on the door step) drinking and talking on the phone at night. Did not feel very safe in case I had to leave the place at that moment. Would not recommend for solo female travelers.
-Space: This is clear from the photos but its even more stark in real life. Tiny, fits 1 person max. Couples can make it work but only you’re looking for a place to sleep, not lounge. Hard to fit luggage like a checked back + carry on + store items you buy during the trip in the room.