PLEASE READ THIS BEFORE BOOKING THIS LISTING.
I suspect that the host/property manager has multiple listings in this building and uses the same description for all. So make sure to check which apartment you’re getting before booking. A lot of the annoyances are beyond the host’s control and are due to the location of the apartment in the building etc., however, the listing is grossly misrepresented to begin with which is what I’ll speak to here.
This listing DOES NOT have an hun ocean view. Maybe the ocean view is elsewhere in the building but certainly not from this apartment. But that’s not the issue. This is a 2nd floor apartment who’s main room faces the train tracks (that’s the view) which is operational and as a result, forget a quiet working environment and expect to be woken up by the sound of screeching trains early in the morning. The entire apartment only has one window which is the one in the main bedroom so ventilation is poor. Leave it open to try get fresh air, your room will be filled with dust and the noise unbearable. Leave it closed to avoid the noise and you won’t get any fresh air. The windows aren’t sound proof/noise canceling anyway. The front door opens into a closed hallway (res/varsity accommodation style) so that’s also not and option if you’re trying to get some ventilation going.
We’re very simple people but I hate it when people misrepresent/mislead customers. I’m not even sure if the host has been to the property because there is certainly no balcony in the apartment or grocery downstairs or travel desk. I was completely bewildered by the need to misrepresent the property so much. Give people full and accurate information so they can make informed decisions when booking.
I wouldn’t recommend staying here more than one night or unless you’re on a tight budget but you can get better value for less at many other listings in Woodstock. I hope the host will change the current description to be more accurate on what people can expect.