Pros:
1. Newly refurbished space. Great appliances (toaster, espresso machine, air conditioning, teapot, washing machine, iron and mini ironing board, smog fridge). A very clean space on ground floor with thoughtful, tasteful touches.
2. Good location for those who like to walk and explore, which we do, and we did.
We actually really liked the space (despite the lengthy, detailed cons that follow) and want to make that clear.
Cons:
1. Very small space suited for two people who sleep in the same bed. The extra love seat that converts to a sleeping surface is uneven and would only suit an infant.
Additionally, the thin cushion that is meant to be a mattress is uneven in height and the person sleeping (me) will be at an uncomfortable incline from waist down.
2. The width of the apartment is a little over two meters, meaning once the extra “bed” is opened one must either close it every day or get used to stepping over it or on top of it to get around or to the bathroom.
3. The area is very loud and if you’re there from June 28th then you have a nightly “fiesta” with a loudspeaker situated right next door and blaring till 2 a.m. After that, the voices and sounds of people continues until 4 a.m. This is unbearable for anyone that sleeps and wakes early. Had I known the extent of the noise I most certainly would have booked elsewhere.
4. The “road” on which the apartment is situated has no car access (or didn’t while we were there) and the hired car left us 1.5 blocks away. So, be aware of that if you’re coming with heavy luggage.
5. There was no response to my messages (from within the airbnb messaging service OR WhatsApp) from Nelson when I asked what to do with the keys upon our departure. Others have stated the communication with him were good but that was not the case, for us. I only heard from him after we checked out, asking that I leave a review. I would have left no review, but as he requested it, here it is.
In summary, this is a tasteful studio but I believe it is improperly advertised as a place that accommodates 3 people (or, for that matter, two who sleep in separate beds).