Overall, my fiance and I had a good 2 week stay at Kenneth's apartment working remotely while visiting friends in Oslo. Here are some of our thoughts & highlights!
PROS:
- Really well stocked apartment with everything you will need. The kitchen had every type of cooking item you might use, basic spices, coffee, a dishwasher, etc. Also there is extra linens, many extra towels (great for those planning to sauna), and a fully stocked bathroom with q-tips, soap, shampoo, washer, and more
- We really liked the location. In a very diverse and up & coming area. 2 min walk to groceries, 5 min from public transport, or 10-15 minutes from the center or water.
- Quick & reliable wifi! And, the kitchen table expands so it was a great work space for 2 people
- The bed was extremely comfortable!
- Rooftop was a great workout space or having drinks with friends for sunset!
CONS:
- The photos & decor in the listing are not accurate; essentially the photos make it look nicer than it is. So, we felt a little deceived when we arrived. It looks like they took photos of the neighbor's roof since they had an BBQ and our's had different furniture & no bbq. Overall, the apartment is still nice and quality furniture, I just didn't like the surprise when you are paying a lot for a place.
- The check in process was clunky. The communication didn't make it clear that I needed SMS texting capabilities, cell service, etc. until I landed in Oslo and didn't have access to the phone number on my Airbnb account. It could definitely be improved but other than that hiccup Kenneth was easy to chat with if we needed