Circumstances: Before I booked this accommodation I messaged the hosts well in advance to explain I was coming from overseas and needed a base while looking for longer term accommodation/to get set up. The hosts, on the back of this, actively & repeatedly encouraged me to book.
Positives:
-	Great location
-	Provide all basic amenities (laundry power, dishwasher tablets, dish soap, umbrella)
-	Comprehensive check in guide which includes recommendations for the area.
-	Quick response times from hosts.
-	Accurately described as compact but has everything you need.
Negatives:
-	Beware cancellation policy if coming from overseas, hosts will not allow for last minute MIQ or flight changes beyond guests control even with advanced notice.
-	Hosts somewhat uncooperative – despite saying I could use the flat as a temporary address to set up a bank account, declined to provide a document to confirm this on the basis they ‘only do short term rentals’. Later offered me a long term rental.
-	After working around the document issue and while awaiting my new bank card, the hosts chose this time to inform me they ‘do not have any access’ to the mail box.
-	The fire alarm started bleeping repeatedly around 4am one night. The hosts solution was that I source a battery in order to change it for them. My full compliance was expected despite a seeming reluctance to help me thus far. (Battery cost refunded.)
-	It later emerged that there was access to the mailbox key after all. However it took 7 days of me regularly requesting an update to actually receive it with no explanation as to why. Meanwhile I was being charged for the use of an overseas card.
-	Light sleepers beware – this flat is not soundproofed at all. The noise from outside, the corridors, other flats is considerable even with windows/door tightly shut.
-	Can’t use shower on full power as does not drain effectively (checked for blockages, none.)
In summary the flat would be good for locals/short stays.