Although Marco seemed like a very decent host, unfortunately my review regarding the flat contains mostly negative remarks.
Pros:
- Helpful host who accommodates next door
- Overall clean flat
- Large TV
- Reasonable price for two people
- Quiet and central location
Cons:
- The biggest criticism: the photos were taken obviously with an artistic style, which creates a high expectation of accommodation quality. In my opinion, this can be very well acceptable as long as the gap between the imposed image and reality is not that far. However, the flat, with naked eyes, looks far from how it is depicted in the pictures posted on the profile. My assumption is that the pictures belong to the first version of the flat, from years ago. Additionally, unlike how it is shown in the pictures there is no extra room with chairs and table, and there is definitely no breakfast served with that fancy set. Although it is mentioned in the description that the flat has only a bathroom and a bedroom, and there is no breakfast served, one might make the mistake of looking only at the pictures and expecting them to be included in the deal. I am telling this, because I know somebody who made that mistake.
- Spotted several dead and alive spiders (could be a pro if your diet includes spiders or you are fond of them, though)
- Smelly carpets, in addition to unbearable damp smell (it was a rainy day, maybe it is different normally)
- Freshly-washed but old-looking towels
- Visible dirt and spider webs outside the windows. The room is in the basement, so the windows look at walls, which cannot be seen in the pictures clearly; it is not the best scenery anyways. On top of that, although some nice flowers are placed into those gaps to render the scene acceptable, when those parts outside the windows are not cleaned for a long while, it definitely kills the whole atmosphere.
I hope, instead of causing a negative impact, this review either helps future guests on what to expect or motivates the host to better the condition of the accommodation, or to establish some transparency.