Jules was very responsive and accommodating to make up for a few issues we had, so this review is more about the overall experience of staying here vs the owner/host. I want to be fair in this review, so in addition to Jules being a good host, let me start with the location was great! And the apartment was clean and had amazing windows & views. The bed in BR#1 was very comfy. The lift takes you to the 6th floor but there is another level of stairs, which is pretty easy even with big luggage.
There were a few things that made this not the perfect stay for me, and I base that mostly on what I’d expect given the price. So here’s a quick hit of the few less than ideal experiences… and I’ll note that I travel a lot and live in NYC so I understand the cost associated with location.
1. The sofa bed in BR #2 is a pull out couch with a VERY thin mattress, you can feel the bars through it. And you have to turn the couch in order for it to even open all the way.
2. Because of #1 I couldn’t sleep on it and had to sleep on an air mattress that I had to go get out of a storage unit in the building.
3. Day 2 the water went out in the AM (this was a city issue).
4. The key pick up & drop off is a 4 min walk from the apt (not 1min) and is inconvenient in my opinion.
5. When we arrived BR#2 had racks of laundry that we had to fold and take down. Jules was kind enough to reimburse some $ for this inconvenience.
6. Also should be noted this is a busy area and the street noise is loud. Given that I live in a city this was minor adjustment but I would note it for others, our first night it was loud until 4am.
Overall, it was not a terrible experience, we had a great trip, a safe place to sleep, and gorgeous views from the balcony… but at the same time, when I looked at possibly getting a hotel room b/c the sleeping arrangement was not ideal there were hotel prices that were close by and cheaper per night. In the end, the fact that I’d already paid and changing to a hotel seemed like just losing money I decided to stay — but had I to do again I’m not sure I would rent this place.