This apartment gets most of its stars for it’s absolutely spectacular location. We were here during the strikes and able to walk everywhere we wanted to go.
We were hesitant about maintaining the booking after reading some of the prior reviews about the place needing some maintenance. However, we went for it and it was reasonable. There are some things that need to be addressed because the space does not feel cared for or welcoming.
Bathroom
- fan does not turn on
- Shower head attachment to hold it without your hands is broken
- The bathroom door does not close so there is no privacy
Kitchen
- freezer door is broken, making refrigerator so cold it freezes everything inside it
- washing machine is straight forward; there is no rack for drying clothes
Bedroom
- the closet door is partially off the rail making a large portion inaccessible
General
- The key was not in the location it was supposed to be. When we arrived, I paid for internet from the downstairs to access web and call the host to find new location of key. He was responsive fairly quickly.
- There is no Welcome note with info such as the WiFi password. We were initially told it was on the modem when we asked for it (it was not there) and then were sent a blurry photo and then were sent the wrong information. We were able to guess the right info. Again, he responded by message thru the app fairly quickly however we were frustrated by the incorrect or illegible info we received multiple times
- No info on what to do with trash, check out, emergency etc
- We do not see any smoke or carbon monoxide detectors
Bottom line: This place has the potential to be 5 stars with a little bit of upkeep and Welcome information available to guests when they arrive. To us, it felt barebones and a bit neglected but in a great location.