This was our first experience with Airbnb. We were very pleased with the results. The apartment was perfectly located for a visit to Singapore. In the heart of the city and close to the MRT (subway) system.

Although we never met Stephanie personally, she was an excellent host. She responded to emails within a couple of hours at the outside and made sure that everything was in place, even when our arrival was delayed by 14 hours (because of a missed flight due to bad weather).

The apartment was clean and the bed was very comfortable. There were sockets for all international plugs, good WiFi and free laundry right outside our door. The bathroom is modern and functions well. The air conditioning was reliable and kicked in quickly when we started it after a day of being outside.

A couple of things to note. The apartment is very small. Yes, it is a studio, but the image of the bed gives the impression of something a bit larger. You enter to a long narrow hallway that ends at the bed. There is a small kitchenette area (with fridge and heating appliances) on the right and a little desk on the left. It is fine as long as you plan to be in the apartment mainly for sleeping.

Also, the design of the bathroom is such that water from the shower invariable leaks down the steps leading up to the bathroom. Not a huge deal and you can wipe it up with a towel, but you have to do it every time.

Finally, the apartment is located right on the river at the start of a string of restaurants and bars. As we dozed off at night, we could hear / feel the faint beat of music from one of the nearby bars. But it did not disturb our sleep, especially with the air conditioning (which you need in Singapore!).

All in all, this apartment is very good value for the money. You have clean, well-functioning accommodation, an excellent host and a superb location. It is an ideal spot for two people in Singapore.