Lapo’s apartment is in a great location which is quiet and still central. The apartment is an excellent space, the bed is also comfortable. The upstairs air-con doesn’t work as well as it probably could but with both on, the flat was kept cool during some very hot days during my stay. I’m an Airbnb host so I have to say that sadly the flat wasn’t as clean as it could have been. Old dish cloths greeted me and given hygiene should be 100%, especially in a pandemic, this was a bit of a shockI
Lapo sends all details of the flat by whatsapp text messages and it would be wise to just have a basic manual in the apartment in english. Would save all the messaging.
I was disappointed to have to buy basics like pepper and coffee but there was plenty of shampoos etc. The upside was Lapo saying to use whatever else was in the apartment which was generous.
The downstairs shower also had a drainage issue but such is the quirk of an older building. The upstairs spa bath was super but it would be even better if it had a handle on the side to help you get in and out ideally if you’re a bit stiff & over 50.
Lastly, I was not happy about Lapo wanting to come into the flat on my last day,messaging me while I was out and as I my mobile was off air, I came to the messages hours later. I came back to find he had been there, despite saying he hadn’t. I understand a need for coming into the flat to collect dirty linen from the last guest, but as a host you need to wait until the guest says its ok! This is an airbnb privacy breach of their policy too!
Also as a solo woman traveller (and a host who knows the drill)this was upsetting. Additionally we are still dealing with the pandemic and this aspect was disregarded. So, all these things made my stay rather disappointing and not exactly the great experience I had hoped and paid for. I did want to stay again but not after all that. It was my first Airbnb Plus stay and I expected far better.