I'd booked this Airbnb awhile in advance, so even though I'd already seen the enticing photos, it still came as such a great little surprise to cross the threshold of this apartment and feel we had stepped right onto the pages of a style magazine.
And it's important to add, the furnishings are not just "form over function," but really comfortable and welcoming to guests as well. The bed was excellent, a must after spending long hours on our feet exploring the city.
We appreciated the location: a safe and peaceful residential neighborhood, but just a 5-10 minute walk from amenities like shops and cafes. We were lucky enough to get great weather during our stay, so we spent almost all our waking hours out and about - however, I'm confident that if we wanted/ needed to spend more time in the apartment, we'd have still been just as comfortable and satisfied.
There are nice touches left behind by the hosts, plus they're generally easy to reach if you have any questions. This listing is the best of both worlds - you feel like you might be staying in a designer boutique hotel duplex (complete with roof terrace!), but with the privacy and spacious solitude of a home-away-from-home.