My experience at this place was mixed, with both very good and very bad sides.
Response speed: ultra fast!
Politeness: 5 stars
Location: close to perfection. Only a few tram stops away from central station in one of the hippest districts, surrounded by Nice cafes, bars, restaurants.
Covid precautions: Sachin was wearing a mask when welcoming me and immediately offered me hand sanitizer.
When I stayed at his place, there were no restrictions in the Oslo area, so I was surprised, but I guess better to be safe than sorry.
Sleep quality:
Super comfy and bouncy bed
No noise from outside, but the room is separated through a 2nd door with what I believe is Sachin's bed or living room. Thus I could hear everything to the wall, which makes sleeping a bit harder. Ear plugs recommended.
The blinds are useless, as they don't block the sunlight.
Generally I assume the flat was once really nice but when I was there it appeared to be a bit worn down.
Cleanliness: good, just some dust in certain corners and the fact that it's quite old might give the impression it's dirtier than it actually is.
Special bonuses:
- the bath room is equipped with sensors to activate the water.
- although I didn't need it in the end, Sachin offered the chance to store luggage for a few hours on the check. Out day.
And the one thing that was the reason I lowered my overall rating:
Temperature: it was freezingly cold in the room 🥶🥶🥶🥶🥶. There was no heater, I had to wear my thermal ski underwear + pyjama under the thick blanket to feel sort of OK.
That last point for me is crucial, it's easy to fall sick at such low temperatures.
The temperature in the rest of the flat was notably warmer, although I had only access to hallway and bathroom.
So overall I have mixed feelings about this Airbnb experience. It's probably good during the warmer season, but as long as there's no heater I can't recommend it for the winter.
Thanks anyway for hosting.