Despite an unpleasant conversation with the host an hour ago (details below), I will start on a positive note.
I liked: the location (central, close to metro lines, but quiet), with helpful doormen (one of them speaks English very well), safe both in the building and in the area, the apartment is small and functional (you’re living out of the suitcase – but it’s what I have expected based on the reviews of previous tenants).
What shocked me:
1)	That after I left, the host messaged me that I should have cleaned the apartment by myself. And since I didn’t clean the toilet and sweep the kitchen floor before leaving (these were the only “dirty” areas), she “has to clean the whole apartment by herself for 3 or more hours” and “she has a new tenant today”. First, why are we paying the cleaning fee on Airbnb then?! I didn’t leave any trash or dirty dishes in the apartment. Second – and most concerning – now I am wondering if the host is following Airbnb’s five-step enhanced cleaning process between each stay. E.g., there was dust in the room and…
2)	…The whole apartment was cluttered with some clothes. There is NO (literally no) place for you to hang or put your clothes, you must live out of your suitcase. The host told me that there’s one drawer for me – and it took me a while to find this empty drawer, while others are full of underwear, and other stuff. That said, it was confusing to understand what you can use and what you can’t (towels, soap, shampoo, bathrobe in the bathroom). There was some old food in the fridge I had to clean on arrival. Again, is this acceptable, particularly during the pandemic?
3)	We had some miscommunication about the space heater. So, if you choose to stay in this place, I recommend you to double-check with the host how to use each device (particularly, the heater!!!) before using it. Otherwise, the power might suddenly go out, or you might get angry messages from the host after you leave.
To conclude, the host messaged me that she had never had such a bad experience before; neither have I. Now, I am questioning myself 1) if it’s actually legal to use the same space as a storage for your stuff and Airbnb it, and 2) if a tenant has to clean the place by themselves.