Linda was hugely helpful when at the outset of the booking process I ran into technical problems. She communicated with my promptly, despite the 9 hour time difference, and patiently worked through price problems, communication with Airbnb and having to restart our booking completely! She went above and beyond before we even left the country!
The flat itself is exactly as described, in fact we felt it was even more spacious than the pictures show, with its high ceilings and large eating area. The kitchen had everything we needed for four people to cooking in and invite a few friends. We only wish we were there in the summer to open those beautiful kitchen doors and spend time on the little balcony!
The host’s personal items were almost completely removed and stored in clearly indicated places so it was easy to know what was available for use. It is a family building so you will see children and occasionally hear their energetic footsteps as they arrive home from school but never at a late hour. Because I believe some residents do smoke on their balconies we did come home sometimes to a smokie smell in the apartment but an open window usually solved the problem and the flat itself does not smell of smoke at all.
The grocery store across the street was so handy and my husband recommends picking up some tasty item at the meat and cheese store just south of the intersection where he got some crunchy bacon he wouldn’t stop talking about :)
Overall we loved living in this peaceful neighbourhood and plan to book again if we are back next year!