Overpriced for the state the apartment is in
First, the host was helpful and quick in communicating, and the location of this apartment couldn't be better. HOWEVER, it is NOT WORTH THE HIGH PRICE due to several factors. First, the host asked us to keep a low profile and not to tell the neighbors it is run as an AirBnB. More on this below. Second, the poor state of the furnishings made the apartment a disappointment. The furniture is a mix of out-of-date, mostly shabby pieces far below the standard we have come to expect from most AirBnBs. The kitchen equipment was made up of plastic plates, with only 2 tiny bowls and 2 big bowls. There was one steak knife and one giant cleaver knife and nothing in between - in other words, nothing suitable to cut fruit, vegetables, or bread. There were no cutting boards, making it hard to have a breakfast let alone cook in. The baseboards are taped into place and the fake wood on the bench kept in the bathroom was peeling off. The beds were fine, the couches OK but old. If the apartment had had decent, newish furniture (even the standard Ikea you get in most AirBnBs), the €180 per night would be worth it.
But there is a bigger problem, and that comes back to the point about the host's request not telling the neighbors we were AirBnB guests. Her instructions went beyond the usual request of keeping quiet and respecting the neighbors which we would absolutely understand. But she actually asked us to lie and say we were friends or better yet, not to talk to anyone at all. We love AirBnB but we do not believe in running one against the rules of the building. This made us nervous throughout our stay.
I would like to stress that the host was very nice and accommodating. When a light did not work, she offered to come over right away. We appreciated that and she was very friendly. The apartment is spacious and airy with a fantastic location. But the furnishings are so shabby, the price should be drastically dropped and the condition should be made more clear to guests. It was listed at €180 per night at the time of our stay. But above all that, the status of running the place legally should be taken care of.
Finally, there was only one key which was inconvenient for 4 guests.
I'm sorry to leave a negative review for a nice host and a great location. But there are two serious issues here that the host must resolve before we could recommend the place with a clear conscious.