The place is nice, but there were a few issues and I didn't feel that Anthony was there to help - it felt very transactional. On the whole - it looks nice enough from the outside, but it really didn't feel like a nice experience and was very expensive for what it was.
The big issues were:
- the check in, which was picking up a key from one of Anthony's mates house 4 blocks away (an 8 min walk). I had a huge case and a backpack and the streets are cobbled. I'd already sent my cab away so this was not a pleasant experience on a very hot evening.
- it wasn't professionally cleaned
- it had low quality hard/crunchy towels
- I had to move Anthony's things out the way (no space in fridge, perishable foods on the side, no space for my toiletries, books and stuff on the bedside table etc.). It was like they were not really interesting in hosting, and they had just rushed out and left and hadn't put any thought into someone staying.
- They had run out of hand soap, and when I asked Anthony made me feel really bad about it - he said I should rummage through a cupboard full of sanitary products and other personally things to find more (there wasn't any), and then said there are plenty of shops nearby and soap is cheap so I should just go buy some. (I did this, but it just made me feel really unwelcome and like there was a lack of care).
- I ended up changing my trip dates and Anthony accepted this, also made me feel bad about this.
- The flat is also it is very dark - you need to have the lights on even in the morning.