Overall it was a decent stay.
They accommodated an early check-in and the host was super friendly and responded quickly. I will say.. the photos are slightly deceiving. The unit is much smaller than it appears in photos. Plus, there were a few things that were disappointing during the stay.
Size: We were 4 adults 2 children (who shared the pull-out couch) and it was a very tight squeeze. Not to mention, the pull-out couch is smaller than a double sized bed and very short. The master bedroom has very little space on the ground for luggage. The showers and bathroom sinks are comically small. It made showering, brushing teeth, washing face, very challenging. Also, the shower in the master bathroom had a very slow drain. So by the end of the shower, you were standing in a puddle.
Noise: We knew we wanted to be very central. The location really is ideal if you want to be right in the madness of it all. You face a street that has restaurants, shops, and bars. There are 2 restaurants directly across that don't close until about 11:30PM. Being on the first floor, you do hear some of the noise. To our surprise, the garbage trucks drive by to pick-up the trash around Midnight-2AM every other night which can be very loud. Surprisingly, the loudest part wasn't the street though. It was the passerby's going in and out of the hallway. You are the first unit, and there are multiple units above you so everyone passes by your unit at all hours of the day. The noise travels very easily through the walls. Also, there is a shop to the left of the building that is doing construction. We were woken up at 7am on a Sunday to hammers, saws, drills. Don't imagine that will be the case forever, but something to consider if you're going sometime soon.
Locks: The front door was also a bit surprising. It's 2 large wooden doors with a small lock at the centre. From the inside there are small metal bars you can push down into the floor for added security. But, because it is 2 wooden doors, there is a small crack between them that would allow someone to peer in, see if a light was on, or listen to hear if anyone was home. It brought some peace of mind that there was another key required to even enter the building though.
Missing items: We were missing an iron and ironing board along with paper towels. They had a booklet with a list of where to find the items in the unit, but they weren't there. We didn't notice the missing iron until the last day, so it didn't make much sense to call and ask them to bring one.
Overall, I recommend the unit if you are 4 adults or less. It's also great if you will be out late and don't intend on sleeping early (due to noise) or will be spending little time in the Airbnb.