Having recently sold a house, I know that pictures are everything. I also know that a good photographer and the right lighting can do wonders for a room. Because of this, I’m always a little skeptical when looking at listings on Airbnb. I always set myself up to face the reality of a flat versus the pictures in the listing.
In the case of this apartment, however, the reality was much nicer. The pictures are good but they don’t do it justice. While it’s not a large apartment, it uses the space well. Everything you could need is here (including laundry).
Giraffa was very communicative the whole time, from pre-booking through checkout. She made sure we had everything we needed to make for a pleasant stay, and she repeatedly asked if she could offer suggestions or otherwise make our stay better.
The only downside was the over-zealous cleaning staff on checkout day. Our time of departure was 11 and the cleaning crew started ringing the bell at 10. Minor inconvenience, and overall shows attentiveness to the state of the flat - but it made us feel rushed.
Overall this was an incredible place in a central location. Bring your walking shoes if you’re coming from the nearby metro stop as it’s quite a steep hill.