Great location and I would say is the big plus. Easy access to restaurants, and walk around a busy area.
Upon arrival, be aware of the steps to get to the apartment. Is located on the third floor. The host provided information about the check-in and codes for the door. Everything was easy and clear.
The apartment itself is very lovely, and as advised to the host upon arrival, I recommended a little more care to make it more cozy and nice for the guests. Don't need to spend much, only take care more.
The apartment was not fully clean upon arrival. Lamps and ceiling corners with spider webs, and some mold here and there. Just after opening the door, it was a terrible smell that really took away our first breath. The smell was coming from the bathroom and kitchen sink. I read some comments before about this issue, but I thought it was addressed. I notify the owner about it.
To try to cope with the issue, we bought many sprays and smell to clear the a bit the air. But after leaving the apartment and returning, the smell was even stronger. I figured out something and block the bathroom/ shower sink with a cover, and the smell was less than before. Try that if you have the same problem.
The walls are very dirty and I recommend painting as quickly as possible.
Many things are broken: the iron table was broken, be aware of some night tables that are very loose, one tile under the shower door is loose, the living room lamp was broken, some electrical outlets are loose, the kettle for boiling water needs to be changed, the fridge was full of Ice and need to be defrosted, as is difficult to put something in.
The sofa was very very dirty, full of stains all over. I recommend changing the sofa for a better overlook of the living room or at least doing a deep cleaning.
Upon arrival, we found a lot of cigarettes butts in the outdoor area, just after opening the door. The cleaning team should be aware of these small things before leaving the apartment.
I recommend having two sets of curtains in the bedroom instead of only one. That way will be better for privacy and to control the daylight if you want to sleep a bit longer. These are things that will improve the apartment look and comfort without spending much.
I reached out to the host with my suggestions and also concerns to help him to improve the listing, but he did not have much interaction, only a short response after my message. I strongly recommend he to interact with the guests when something happens. This can change everything.
Some examples of interaction: "I can take a look tomorrow about the smell, or bring some candles, or check after a few days how we were doing" could have changed my whole overview of the situation.
I think this place has the potential to be a great place, and more than just location also comfortable and clean. I hope that the host solves these problems before the upcoming bookings.
I believe the cleanses of the apartment are not up to standards and especially when we are being charged for cleaning fees.
We left the apartment much cleaner than we got it.