I strongly believe in honest reviews to help other travellers. This apartment has a number of issues that must be highlighted.
The good: The host is very friendly and kind. She assists with problems immediately and offers advice.
The apartment is centrally located, close to metro and food places.
Good security with several locks on main door and your front door.
Enough utensils to cook, an oven, a stove, large fridge and a comfortable bed.
Good seating area to watch TV and a dining table for meals.
The bad: the place is cold and damp (outside temp was 25c). No natural light because the windows in bedroom are frosted and covered with curtains.
Necessary to have lights on all day.
No curtains on living room or kitchen windows. Had to ask host for something. We got a sheet. The kitchen window remained uncovered.
The shower doesn’t heat up well. You might get 5-7 minutes of hot water then it cools down.
The small heater gives off sparks when you try to plug it in.
Street noise is loud and you need earplugs. People shouting late into the night, police cars and general noise.