Let's start with the positives: excellent location, decent decor, fast internet and good communication between host and guests prior to the rental (with plenty of maps, guidebooks and other reference material for guests to peruse).
And now the negatives: the bathroom had a mouldy smell which lingered from after our check in until our departure. To make matters worse, on our second day we smelled a strange, sewage stench throughout the apartment. Thankfully we were out touring the city most of the day but by the time we returned after dinner, it was beyond awful..
I tried to turn on the AC to diffuse the odour but even the AC did not work consistently (kept going on an off in cycles all night). That intermittent noise along with the horrible stench did not lead to a good night's sleep - quite the opposite! My daughter and I barely slept our last night there.
Before our departure, I ran into a very nice construction crew leader who acknowledged that the sewage stench was due to works being carried out to the apartment next door (bathroom renovation meant the sewage line was opened - hence the stench!) He was unaware of the mouldy smell in the bathroom but said he would check into it.
I am deeply disappointed with the conditions we endured and cannot believe the owners had the audacity to charge an egregious amount (USD 689 for 2 nights - one of which we barely slept!) given the conditions/construction they knew were taking place!.
Frankly, it puts me off ever renting a AirBnb again (this was our first time). Please note, the kitchen is very small and oven needs to be replaced as it is old and not in good condition. Also note that the shower is so tiny, it was most uncomfortable/claustrophobic to use. We feel we deserve a partial reimbursement based on our experience. This place did not even come close to meeting our expectations - notwithstanding the price charged!