I feel very misled by the previous reviewers...

Here's what I agree with:
Joe - really nice guy.

Location - can't be beat. If you're going to raglan to surf or stay at the beach all day, this location couldn't be better.

If you are a traveler who is simply looking for a place to sleep and plans to spend the majority of the day away from the house, look no further. This apt is in a prime location to beaches and downtown. It is basic and simple, but if that's all you need then you just hit gold.

If you are a traveler who likes to "move in" to your accommodation (hang out, cook meals, chill on the porch, etc) read on.

Privacy - this is a wet basement apartment with all glass windows and no curtains. Zero privacy.

Tidiness/cleanliness - the floors had not been swept and the surfaces hadn't been wiped down prior to our arrival. The apt feels old and dingy. Pillows were brown, linens were ripped, musty smell in the air. Piles of old magazines strewn about.

Amenities - consider it "indoor camping." Limited cooking supplies (we used our own), runs on rainwater so you can't run the water long or it will turn off - have to wait 3-4 times to flush the toilet, take 2 minute showers. Carry in- carry out your trash. Bring your own towels, sheets, blankets and pillows otherwise you have to pay extra for them. Internet was turned off after one day of use. No tv, no radio, no phone.

As travelers who had just spent 3 weeks in the backcountry we were hoping to feel comfortable, clean, and homey in this apt. We were not. I got a sore throat and other allergic reactions because of the wetness and the mold. If we had gone into this with different expectations and knew it really was "indoor camping" we would have been much happier. My bad for not knowing.

So again- if you are simply looking for a place to sleep, book this apt. The location is supreme and Joe is a nice guy. If you are looking for anything above and beyond basic shelter, you may want to consider another option. If cleanliness is important to you, look elsewhere.