The host was happy to communicate with us, but it was difficult to understand one another. She also consistently messaged me prior to the trip about non-essential information, which was a bit overwhelming and unnecessary. The host was happy to add 2 additional people to our booking, which was helpful. The host did not meet us for check-in, rather it was a student who had been staying at the location for an extended period of time.
The bathrooms and communal areas were not kept clean. In addition, the students who lived in the apartment smoked and the smell infested the entire apartment. This was a huge turnoff and truly affected the quality of our stay. In addition, we had to buy toilet paper, as there was none in the house. We were reimbursed for the cost of the toilet paper.
The Wi-Fi and other amenities were as described. The location was true to the description.
Overall, it was a bit uncomfortable to have the people who were there for extended periods of time living in the communal space, as we were technically staying in their bedrooms for this trip. The biggest problem, however, was the smoke, especially since it was not mentioned in the description. The price is cheap, and you get what you pay for.