Trying to give an accurate description of what to expect with this listing, because we sure were surprised and a bit taken aback when we got there (and only 1 other review was briefly mentioning the privacy issues at the time):
- there are NO DOORS inside the apt. There are “saloon doors” (aka mostly blocking the view and not blocking any sound) between the living room and the main bedroom, and between the main room and the bathroom which is in-suite with the main bedroom.
- there is literally nothing to block the view into the secondary bedroom. Anyone in the hallway can see inside the room. We were staying for 2 weeks and I suggested that the host put up a curtain but did not get any response on this.
- the only bathroom/shower is in-suite of the main bedroom. You have to go through your roommate’s bedroom to get there, and they will hear everything if they’re in their room.
- the seating arrangements are very non-functional. No seat is facing the TV. The tiny table with tiny benches will allow for 2 hours of remote work before starting to hurt your back. Also there is 0 power outlet next to that table, and the closest one is further than the average power cord length.
- the cleanliness levels were below anything I had experienced in Mexico, and from experience it takes 400 pesos/20usd to have a place of this size impeccably cleaned.
- the shower had very low pressure and is either boiling or cold. There are 3 parameters that can be tweaked on the boiler and even after optimizing them with the assistance of the host, the situation was still almost as bad.
Pros:
- cheap (for the location I guess)
- excellent location
- cute interior