Pros: Barbara was very nice, the location is amazing (very short walk to train/bus stops and things to do), and the room is huge. It overlooks a park and a building with a really cool, gigantic mural. The shower was hot, and the room well heated, which was so nice for our winter trip! Barbara and the neighbors were also very quiet when we were home, which admittedly wasn't often. The whole apartment is super funky, and we liked her artistic vibe.
Cons: The room smells strongly of cigarette smoke, although the house rules say no smoking is allowed in the bedroom. I'm sensitive to cigarettes and other strong odors, which made me sick. If you are sensitive to strong smells or have asthma, allergies, or other respiratory problems, I would not recommend this room. Barbara didn't realize this prior to us arriving as she is a smoker herself and apologized when we told her.
The following isn't Barbara's fault at all, but AirBnB was tremendously unhelpful in allowing us to switch to a different location. They just kept saying that it was my fault since the listing says "Smoking allowed" (it did say this—specifically that smoking was only allowed in the kitchen, where it sometimes smelled less than the bedroom). Although I told them repeatedly that I felt sick because of the smell, they provided minimal help until I complained for multiple days and had one night left of my reservation. After the stay, they just closed the case. So be weary of AirBnB customer service if you end up in a less than ideal situation.