Marco is really nice, communicative and easy to work with. He offers good tips on transportation and restaurants.
Pros:
1. The apartment is centrally located in historic center and very convenient for sightseeings.
2. The location is awesome. The building is just next by Metrobus line 4 which will take you directly to the airport.
3. The bed is very comfortable.
4. The host works in the afternoon and doesn’t get home until 2-3AM so it’s nice to have some privacy.
5. Hot water works well.
Cons:
1. The room is very small and basic. It has an old desk, lamp and a huge closet. No much room to move around. If you just want a place to sleep and shower, it’s better value than a hostel bed.
2. The stove will need to be ignited manually by a lighter.
3. You will have your own private bedroom but you have to share all the common areas (bathroom, living room and kitchen). It can get a bit awkward and uncomfortable for a single female traveler. Especially if the host brings a stranger home, you might feel uncomfortable.
4. The bathroom ceiling has molds. I told the host to address this health concern.
5. The walls are very thin and you can hear almost everything from your neighbors. There is barely any soundproofing. It might not work for anyone who is sensitive to noises or sounds.
6. The place really could use more detailed cleaning. The room, bathroom and kitchen don’t look clean and sanitary enough.