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Negatives
3 changes of internet router in 2 week, with final one being a mobile hotspot
Internet is very unreliable
Monthly Data Cap for the internet
Water heater does not always turn on
Shower head is badly installed, having most of the water come out from the top
Cleanliness issues in the kitchen. Dirty toaster oven, and debris on knife
Very heavy road noise
Due to thin walls, noises from the neighbors are very common. You can hear the people across the hall talking, and on weekends, loud music until about 3 AM can be heard
Positives
Very spacious studio
Several seating options that are very comfortable
Very attentive host, is always available
Airbnb is in a good location.
Dedicated work space
There is a heater upon request, though you do not really need it
Internet speeds ( Varies depending on device given)
ZTE DEVICE
1.94 MBPS Download
11.5 MBPS Upload
HUAWEI DEVICE
8.74 MBPS Download
15.98 MBPS Upload
We really wanted to like this airbnb, and there were a lot of things going for it. Ultimately our experience was a mixed bag, and is not an airbnb I would return to in the future.
The main issue, and one that might not be good for people working remotely was the internet available at this stay. Within a 2 week period after checking in, our airbnb host requested to change our internet router. He advised us that it should work the same, as it was from the same company. The issue was that we went from a router type of equipment to a hot spot by ZTE. This hot spot device did come with a short USB charging cord, that we were told could be connected to the TV USB port to keep it charged, as it only lasted about 45 minutes unplugged. The speed became worse than it already was with the regular router as well.
I did request to get the original one back, and it was taken to the apartment the next day. Overall I am very unsure why that even needed to happen. Lastly and more importantly there is a monthly data cap for the internet of 350 gigs, that is shared between all the guests for the month. The internet does go out periodically for about a minute or so, and this will be for both devices. Unfortunately a fiber optic connection is not yet available. Speeds will vary, depending on the device one has when they check in. The mobile hotspot by ZTE is by far the worst of the 2, with average download speeds of 1.94 MBPS, and upload speeds of 11.5 MBPS. The best speeds for the ZTE were 4.54 MBPS download, and 14.6 MBPS Upload. The ZTE was not capable of streaming Netflix, or streaming services. The Huawei router had better average speeds, being a solid 8.74 MBPS download and a 15.98 MBPS upload. The best speeds for the Huawei router was 14.4 MBPS download, and 26.9 MBPS upload. This was however a rarity.
Besides the internet being the worst part, there were a couple of other things that were not good, some that the airbnb will be easily be able to fix, and some they could not. The item that can not be fixed is how loud the apartment is. It is unfortunately on the cemetery route, and you will be hearing people honking their horns from about 8:30 AM through possibly 6 PM. It is not constant, and it is not everyday, but you do hear it about 5 days a week on average. As people for some reason love to honk in the country at everything, you will also be hearing those honks. Road noise, otherwise is a very small factor. There is a lot of noise from neighbors on weekends, usually someone will be partying until about 4 AM, and that will be heard in the apartment. Across the hallway, there are about 3 children living there, and the family will be loud, but that only happens a couple of times a week.
There is an issue with the shower, where the shower head is not installed properly, and water leaks from the top of the head, thus creating a very low pressure overall. Water will leak, as this is one of those showers with a half a glass wall. The kitchen sink will sometimes not trigger the hot water heater, and you have to play with it a little. These are all easy solutions, and I do not believe they will be issues for very long.
Other little things, that can not be helped due to the size of the apartment is the kitchen being very small, so there is not much counter space, but it should suffice for a person at a time prepping something. There is no microwave, but there is a toaster oven available. The dish rack, due to the small size of the kitchen, is in the way of the water handle of the kitchen sink, and you will have to move it around.
For the good things, here we go. The host is great. He is usually always available, on holidays he will not be available, and will respond the next day. He will work to get everything resolved within the same day. He is very knowledgeable in terms of touristic things to do in the area, and restaurant recommendations. The host will meet you at check in, and provide you with the keys to the apartment.
The airbnb is in a great location. It is directly infront of the entrance to a childrens park, that leads you to the entrance of the San Cristobal Hill. From door close, to the top of the hill, it should take you a grueling 45 minutes, but the views from here are worth the hike. Keep in mind the park entrance is closed on mondays, and you will have to go through other means. From this airbnb, it is