When we booked the apartment, it didn't have any reviews. Whenever you book a non-reviewed airbnb you take a massive risk. But the way everything was described, we felt we should give it a try.
And now I can say that I'm very glad we did. The location is perfect. Right in the centre of town and very conveniently located to get everywhere easily.
There are a few factors that are especially important to us when it comes to a place to stay at.
1. Accuracy
Did we get what we signed up for? In other words, were the photos and the description accurate. If they are you can make a well-informed decision whether this place is for you or not. And in this case, it is a definite yes. It was accurate.
2. Cleanliness
I hate dirty holiday places. A dirty AirBnB or hotel room is a sign to me that the hosts or hotel owners don't take their roles seriously and don't appreciate me as a guest. I want to enjoy my stay and I don't want to clean the place to kick off my holiday.
Adrian's apartment was very clean. A+
3. Service
No matter how new and good an apartment is, there is always something that can go wrong. Or you have a question or need help. For these instances, it is important to have a responsive and service orientated host. The problem is, you will only find out how good your host is when you end up with a problem.
I can tell you that Adrian is a great host. One day the tap in the shower stopped working properly. I contacted Adrian, who responded in a matter of 30 seconds. He double-checked a few things with me. Then 10 minutes later a handy man turned up had a look, told us that he would get an allen key to fix it. 5 minutes later he was back and fixed it in a matter of a minute.
I would say that within 20 minutes of me contacting Adrian the tap was fixed. How cool is that.
It is easy to be a good host when everything goes the right way, but when something goes wrong it is much more difficult and Adrian was an amazing host. Kind, nice and friendly.
He also checked with us halfway through our stay, how everything was and if there was anything we needed.
Long story short, it was a great experience and we will be back.