It's hard for me to write a "negative" review here, but I just need to help set people's expectations for the apartment. I'll start saying that owner, is herself a fascinating characther, and quite helpful and a quick responder. Communication is easy, and rather comical even, so big plus.
Also her sense of style is pretty unique, and I liked it a bit. The design is rathe utilitarian and hip at the same time. I borrowed lots of ideas for my new place. But there are many downsides to speak of:
1. No fridge, if you cook a lot like me, this isn't great. Need to store your stuff on the balcony, and constantly worry if things are spoiling.
2. The lighting is really poor. Each room has a single light that is very dim, and doesn't illuminate much. There was also a "movable" lamp that I carried from room to room to help me see. The dark kitchen makes it really hard to properly cook at night.
3. The stove/oven is really small and old school. It's gas, so come with matches or something. There are three burners. One doesn't work. Another has a very weak flame. The third is fine. The distance between the burners is rather small, and it makes it awkward to cook two things at once.
4. Shower drain is horribly clogged. Water builds up as you shower. And takes half an hour to drain once you're done. Which leaves lots of dirt in the bathtub of course.
5. The heating system in the house is rather complicated it. I don't think it really works unless you turn the central thermostat up to 24 degrees. Plus some other complications I never quite figured out, but she should be able to help a bit there.
6. One vacuum is like 15 years old, and essentially broken to pieces. The other I never figured out how to turn on.
7. Ripped bed sheets.
8. Washing machine that has a very ineffective spin cycle. It also accumulates a liter of yucky water after some days of inactivity. You have to do one or two spin cycles to get it out.
God I hated writing this review, cause I don't like being an asshole. But I suppose it's my job to align myself more so with other consumers than with the sellers here. But I do wish her a lot of luck!