Hello! I like to be honest in my reviews so that everyone knows what to expect. I try to objective. I'm going to write this review in two parts: The Great and The Not So Great.
Great- Location
The location of this apartment is spectacular. You do not need a car if you stay here. We were able to walk to Cuba street, to the cable car, to Te Papa, to the Wow show. We do a bit of walking, so for people who don't walk often Te Papa and the cable car might seem far, but for us it was perfect. The communication is also great. Jared is friendly and very prompt with his communication. We needed some extra hand towels and he responded quickly and made sure we had them the next day. Jared is definitely an assert to the apartment. The minimal furniture is modern and and simple. Not a lot of clutter if you like simple decor.
Not So Great - Cleanliness
It's one one of those places that when you first enter, you think, this is nice. Then you really get a good look and your perspective changes a bit. I will say that there has been a dog in the apartment. We asked about pets, and I can only assume that a guest sneaked a dog in as there were little white hairs all over our socks. So if you have allergies to pets, I would not take this place. There are rather large stains on the carpet in the common area, which I can only assume the unnamed white pooch left.
For me the big the problem was the mold in the shower area. I don't handle that well. I'm forewarning you guys in case you do care. Some people aren't fussed about it. I can mentally handle the water stains on the glass, but the mold and water damage on the wall next to shower was bit much for me. Honestly, I think they need new cleaners. It just isn't up to snuff. The duvet covers had hairs on them and they have stains. They need to be pulled off and washed. I'm also, not convinced they changed the bed sheets. I know Jared is busy managing a lot of properties, so it's really important that they get the right people in that they can trust to clean, maintain the home, and report any mishaps (stains, holes in walls, etc).
Would I stay here again? No. Would I talk you out of it? No. If you aren't fussed about cleanliness, then it is a sweet apartment in a prime location.