Flora asked us for a cash deposit of 50 euros, and had us sign a contract in addition to air bnb's terms (the contract actually said the deposit was 200 euros). I have never been asked to do give such deposits by hosts, and it was really uncomfortable, and felt unsafe. Air Bnb's terms clearly state that no money shall be exchanged outside the air bnb platform. We therefore said that we would not pay the 50 euros, and Flora accepted that (even though she said she had checked with air bnb, and that they said it was ok to ask for a 50 euro deposit..). Apart from this incident the communication with Flora was good and the apartment is very nice and spacious, in a good location. Had it not been for the situation with the deposit I would have given it top score.