This is a really unique building. Famous architect, wacky architecture, beautiful neighborhood, crazy courtyard, groovy balcony.
I had a fine stay and didn't have any major issues.
A few minor issues:
-5pm checking and 10am check out is aggressive. Furthermore, I had to wait at a nearby cafe fora while for the host to show up, and it took a while to even get a response, even though we had arranged a meeting time. Once the host was there I was very rushed because she had to go back to work. All understandable, but also perfectly avoidable with a bit of planning and flexibility.
-during the house intro tour, it became very clear to me that the host doesn't really enjoy having outsiders in her space. There are a lot of rules (cant use the kitchen, can use the sink or toilet in the bathroom with a shower, etc.) Ironically, after all the rules were laid out, the host threw in a perfunctory "make yourself at home". My sentiment was that it was absolutely impossible to feel at home in this Airbnb because the host was not comfortable with you touching anything that wasn't in the rented bedroom (eg I can't put a bottle of beer in the fridge?). As a result, I stayed strictly to my room.
-the tiny bathroom that I was allowed to use had no window or ventilation and got a lil smelly.
-i was asked (but told that it was not required, but clearly recommended/expected) that I should use a special towel to wipe the tub, faucets and tubing in the sit down bath after each use. In my experience, this is why we include a cleaning fee in the rental, and this property has one too. Perhaps the host should consider increasing that fee, if that would free her to not make this request of guests.
I don't tend to stay at Airbnb that are not "the entire place", and this was another experience that convinced me it's best to have "the entire place".