The apartment is clean and located well within walking distance to public transport. The given amenities were good. As you may have guessed, the host was not actually THE host. He was an agent of the company "Feels Like Home". The agent was a gentlemen, very kind and showed us everything quite well and ensured we got to know everything we should.
However, there were a couple of things about the listing itself that made me decide, unfortunately, to not recommend this place. These points are, of course, subjective and seen from my perspective. Before I reserved this place, I saw neither of the points discussed below in the description from the host or from the reviews. Therefore, I just want to put out my thoughts on this experience based on all of my prior experiences with AirBnB in good detail and make others aware of these aspects about the listing and the host.
1. The apartment description does not mention that there is a railway line just behind the apartment with constant sound of trains passing by from early morning until late in the night. I did not know how loud it could get until I experienced it. So please be aware that if you expect to spend some time to relax at the apartment, it has be between 22:00 and 06:00. Outside those times, it is very noisy. Between those times, there are occasional trains passing by.
2. There is a limit of two toilet rolls (Yup, just 2). Though I did not stay there to use more than two rolls, I did feel uncomfortable knowing that fact. What if I ran out while in the toilet. Or why would I, as a traveler, buy a freaking toilet roll bag only to leave it behind. I did not like the fact that I am forced to buy the amenities like toilet rolls.
3. There is a washing machine. But no detergent to wash your clothes. You should buy it yourself. Again, I did not like the fact that I am forced to buy the daily use amenities.
I understand that the points 2 & 3 are courtesy of the host. But it was point 1 that broke my mind. If you are okay with the train sounds, then this might be a good place for you.
As for points 2 & 3, I think it would be a better experience for the guest to not worry about these things. I did not feel good when I realized I may have to buy extra when I know I will leave them behind. And its definitely not good knowing that the first thing I have to buy will be toilet papers. I am pretty sure that any guest wouldn't mind paying extra for these amenities. For a company that is operating as a Host, it shouldn't even be a deal to offer toilet rolls and detergents.
Cheers,
Sid