The apartment itself is great inside. Host communication was great. The location is sketchy and not for the noob or 'first world' traveler.
The place itself is a decent deal for the $, aside from the extremely high cleaning fee and losfty expectations of basically doing over half of the cleaning yourself as a guest.
Things out of their control but not in the listing: the view is worth boarding up the window. And the druggies on the streets nearby don't harass you, however it was just disheartening.
As an American woman I never felt unsafe, but also I travelled with my fiancé. I definitely would not suggest this part of town for a woman traveling alone or uneasy in settings like this.
If you're looking for a bargain and a clean place then this is for you.