I have mixed feelings about this place. I'll list the Pros and cons below for context.
Pros
- The host was very helpful and quick to respond.
- The location is great, close to all the great things in the area (beach/restaurants/groceries/shopping/etc).
- I particularly enjoyed the shower.
- The couch was super comfy.
- It was easier to get into and out of the bed than anticipated.
- The lights of the place are cool.
- The keys were missing with check-in, but our host quickly made a plan to help us get into the flat.
- I really enjoyed the microwave/oven combo thing, it really makes chips nice and crispy.
Cons
- The place feels like someone is staying there permanently and only left because we had to stay there.
- There were still things left behind in the open cupboards that I assume were left so that guests could use it (although we didn't, see next point)
- The soy sauce in the open cupboard was MOULDY.
- The closed cupboards (majority of the cupboards) were chained up with (assuming) personal belongings of the owner, which detracts a lot from the typical Airbnb feel.
- The bed is old and slept through, not really that comfy, my back was sore most mornings.
- The windows were dirty, especially the one at the shower.
- MOULDY areas in the bathroom.
- The bathroom floor was quite dirty and looked weird with the yellow stained tiles that are supposed to be black and white.
- The noise from the traffic outside was very loud, as well as people shouting a lot in the streets.
- The parking costs R168 PER DAY when parking close to the apartment! So our host eventually recommended we park on the side streets where there is free parking, however, this was only communicated way later and there isn't always parking there. So we had to walk quite far from where we parked to the apartment. Being on crutches, this was a VERY big challenge for me.
- Value for money is ok-ish, we stayed at places more affordable with a better experience