The place does look like it does in the photos. But, it wasn't a great value at $1300 for a week. It was okay, and I don't think I would stay there again.
Pros:
- the place does have a good view and lots of light.
- the outdoor space is great.
- there is a washer/dryer to use for laundry.
- the TV is absolutely huge, like 75 inches or more and has a nice sound system with subwoofer.
- there are 2 nice bathrooms, and the showed get quite hot and have good water pressure.
- there is a nice work area with a nice chair and lots of light for WFH.
- it's in a great location. Safe neighborhood and near many things.
Cons:
- There were bugs everywhere. The first morning we woke up with many ants in the sheets with us and bug bites. A large spider crawled on me while sitting on the couch. Also killed a few cockroaches.
- There was construction in the building. Every weekend there was loud noise starting at 9am, loud enough to vibrate the floor. Drills, hammering, etc. I couldn't focus on anything and it always woke us up.
- they only supplied 2 towels in total, and also only a couple sample size bottles of soap. ended up having to buy soap and shampoo.
- there was a horrible smell in the kitchen near the fridge/stove. I eventually figured out that's what gas smells like in Mexico and the stove was leaking gas.
- the spiral staircase to get to the bedroom just sucks. I hit my head/knee/ hip on it so many times... it's also impossible to carry a suitcase up. it's quite dangerous.
- the unit doesn't have a deadbolt. there's only a lock which can be unlocked with the pincode. So anyone with the pincode can enter your unit at anytime.
- You don't get a key to the front door of the building. I'd the doorman isn't there, or he's asleep, you can't get in. This happened a few times and I had to wait ~15 minutes.
- The elevator only goes to the 10th floor, but the unit is on the 12th, so you will have to carry your things up 2 flights of stairs.
- There is no AC, and with all the sun and windows, it got up to 95F during the day. You can open windows to vent it out, but none of the windows have screens. I opened the windows the first night and found a few large mosquitos flying in. The host should really add some screens..
- the bed was as hard as a rock. it was more comfortable to sleep on the couch.