If I had to make a title it would be IKEA vs Location. The apartment is very Ikeaisk. But the location is great. I stayed for 5.5 months and the attractions was the location. I had parking when I rented cars and the convenience of 2 metro lines and buses. Another plus is the quiet park in front of the building and the building itself. Everyone is quiet and respectful. That being said the apartment needs some TLC. There are some things the owner is working on. In the winter a noticeable draft can be felt. Also the bathroom is vert drafty and even though the window is closed air cone from somewhere. The kitchen is pretty well equipped only a carving knife and a chef's knife and 4 butter knives. So if you cook some meat be prepared to work a bit. The apartment is small and us good for one or two. The couch pulls out and is more comfortable that the old-fashioned pull out couches. The owner has a 32 in TV with internet capabilities if you want to stream shows from home. The refrigerator needs to be replaced. I had to turn it to the maximum to keep my food from spoiling and the freezer had frost. I told my mom I had snow in my refrigerator and she told me I needed to defrost it?? Before my time. I wouldn't know where to begin. So beers didn't get cold in the refrigerator and ice cream melted.
Again it was all about the location and if you fly in it less than 10 minutes in a Bolt! And it will only cost about $5 euros which is a value when you arrive with all you baggage. I had some electrical problems that left me in the dark but the owner was available and helped me get the electric working quickly. There are no surge protectors so becareful with you electrical devices. My last con is the cleaning staff which may have already been changed. They were very nice, but not punctual. They had a schedule but came whenever they wanted to come. On one occasion I was home having lunch and preparing for a class when one cleaning lady walked in on me. She did ring the bell or knock. I could hear keys and I still thought it was the neighbor going in next door. I felt a bit insecure after that but it only happened once. I would recommend this unit for short stays. Marisa is an amazing property manager. She always gets back to you in a reasonable amount of time and she know what would work but managers don't own the units and it ultimately the owner that will decides what will happen. It is small, clean and well located. I hope this helps you with your decision.