This apartment is run by a company and as a result it doesn't feel like it's ever been lived in by a human before. It's in a great location and the communication with the owner was perfect and very professional as one might expect. But there were a couple of things that felt off and showed a lack of thought:
- the floor hadn't been cleaned properly on arrival. There was a small pile of dirt on the floor, and the carpet hadn't been vacuumed
- you can only unlock the doors through a website on your phone - meaning you basically have to take your phone and charger with you whenever you leave
- the toilet flush broke halfway through the rental. While the communication was great, it took about a day and a half for someone to come and fix it
- lacking simple things like blankets or any lamps for reading in the living room
None of these were massive problems and I learnt to live with them. If you're looking a for a short stay then this would be fine. But for me, this kind of rental is so far removed from what I believe is the essence of AirBnB - a place where people can earn a little bit of extra money renting out their much-cherished home to others. I really hope these types of rentals don't become the norm.