I was too like you attracted to the jacuzzi in the photos and decided to book the property since the price point is very good as compared to other properties closer to the city centre. The apartment is on semi-ground and semi-first floor (sorry not sure how to describe but it’s not basement) so if you leave the windows open you can hear activities from the street.
Good points:
1. Local neighbourhood (side track - street names around that area are named after Greek islands, it’s fun to walk around and read them). Taxi drivers may warn you about the immigrants but overall felt safe.
2. Quite convenient amenities and a few good options from food delivery app
3. Instructions of host are very clear, they also attached a video regarding self check in process which was super helpful.
4. Pretty well furnished kitchen with equipment but no oil or condiments so only good for heating food up.
Unsatisfactory points:
1. It’s not a bad property but it definitely lacks care. Bathroom is not clean - sink and toilet have stains. Sofa and blankets feel dusty.
2. Internet is slow - about 10 mbps.
3. Unfriendly neighbours - someone left his trash outside the apartment’s door. We moved it away and the trash was moved back to our door twice. We could have cleared it but it’s a matter of principle, maybe neighbours are anti-Airbnb which is quite a common sentiment amongst locals.
4. Host tends to send standard messages (confirmation, check in, during stay, check out) REPEATEDLY - it’s not exactly bad but can get a little annoying when I received notifications and emails of the same message a few times. Feels robotic.
Overall I didn’t regret the booking as I was looking for an affordable property in this neighbourhood which this property offered.