I gave it the stars because the location was perfect for me. The bed and pillows are firm, but I slept well. The chaise was very comfortable, and I really appreciated the extra blanket in the closet ... because it was cold in there. The shower is small but adequate.
This place is in the realm of "you get what you pay for" ... The whole place is damp, dark (I used my flashlight app to read,) and has mildew/mold. When you open the door at the street you can smell it, and when you turn on the light you see the paint peeling as well as the stucco/paint on the exterior when you look out the door by the dining table. Robert seemed irritated when he met me on the stairs, no introduction as he grabbed my carry-on; I had to ask his name. He had the bedroom window with the torn screen as well as the door by the dining table open... I killed at least 8 mosquitos during my stay, but not before getting a dozen huge hard welts on my face and neck while I slept. Luckily no West Nile virus like a tourist in southern Italy recently got from bites. Robert rumaged in a drawer for a mosquito device but did not install one. I have no idea about them because I'd never seen one in my Milan, Como, or Venice Airbnbs; they weren't needed at any of those stays. The fridge defrosted and filled with water; Robert then turned it on and it froze my salads and boiled eggs. This was also a first -- both the 1st and 2nd 1/2 loaves of bread molded here. There’s no microwave, even tho it looks like there might be in the photo. I booked a 2-week stay because the reviews were good; by the time I arrived there was very little available or I would not have stayed... This is the first bad review I've ever given, and I sincerely never want to hurt anyone's business. But some of these issues are correctible (repaired/new fridge, repaired/new screen, better heating, a dehumidifier, better lighting, a microwave.) And I'm still dealing with itchy bites and a sinus infection from the mold... So sorry, Robert...