This stylish and impeccably designed apartment is well located and equipped for anything a guest might need. My partner and I were there for 5 nights. Close to 2 metro stops and a short walk to Centrale station, contemporary art museum, limitless restaurants and shopping.
Costanza was by far the most attentive host I have ever encountered. Though we didn’t meet in person, she responded to any question or concern immediately. For example, when I asked about sheets for sleeping on the futon since I found the bed exceedingly hard, not only did linens immediately appear, but the next day she had a new mattress topper for the bed delivered, at what was certainly no small effort or expense!
The apartment is beautifully designed with Zelig tiles on the walls, polished concrete floors and steel framed windows atop the dividing walls to allow natural light to travel through what could otherwise be a dark space. Lighting is so important, and there has been much attention paid to both natural, task and ambient lighting. Ample windows in the sleeping area face a courtyard. I had imagined an outdoor garden area for some reason (not described other than “back yard” or shown in photos I later realized), but that is not the case . The courtyard which is accessible from the bedroom is large and would be fabulous, I feel certain, if it were Costanza’s to outfit, but is common space to the surrounding building and is used for bins, bikes, and little more. Still, one is able to walk outside, there is greenery, and it’s nice to have windows facing something other than a street. Most importantly, said windows are fitted with shutters (and front doors with blackout drapery) that allow one to sleep past daybreak! Also, it’s remarkably quiet for a city location.
What a pleasure to stay in a place that really deserves a 5 star rating! How many airbnbs have I entered and thought what the hell were people thinking with their high rating when the finishes and furnishings and inadequate, ugly and cheap, no sense of style or comfort, horrific and/or inadequate lighting… that is certainly not the case here: so many details underscore Costanza’s commitment to providing guests with a memorable experience- from an abundance of hangers and places to unpack clothing and bathroom essentials ( so rare!!), to a music system, wine, snacks, and coffee. The list goes on! I’m an Airbnb host myself and now I have a new bar to reach- brava, Costanza!