Check-in was excruciating. I asked for an early check in but was denied this unless I paid a fee to which I agreed but later on, Andrea said I had to keep my belongings at an external locker for an extra charge since I came earlier and could not leave my belongings at the property. Further, since check in was later than the time I had arrived, Andrea asked again for a late check in fee. So there’s an early check in fee and a late check in fee. Both ways, the host was not as accommodating.
When I checked in as well, it was pouring cats and dogs and Andrea then said I had to wait an hour since the cleaning staff went home and so I had to move all my belongings in the rain and waited for her staff to come. Funny how they still requested for a late check in fee.
Overall, the place is in an excellent location. But please note that there isn’t an elevator so if you had many luggages like I did and had to climb 5 stories of stairs after being soaking wet in the rain, it wasn’t funny.
Further, the hairdryer in the house was burnt at the ends. Also, the buttons on the microwave were all erased on their labels from wear and tear. The apartment is not well maintained and there are peeling walls in the cupboards and damp.
On check out, Andrea contacted me to pay 50 euros for her tissue box which apparently had a big hole in it. I assume this is along the same lines as the furniture not being maintained properly. Please note that I did not touch the tissue box at all.
Another thing to note is that there is a big hole in the sofa bed. Before you book, perhaps it would be prudent to note what was already spoilt so the hosts don’t reach out and ask you to pay for damages that are already pre-existing and on their onus to maintain.
Otherwise, the stay was ok and the apartment in a good area.
Please note that as you are above clubs and bars, the apartment has a tendency to be noisy.
Overpriced for what it was worth, also communication was awful as Andrea refused to pick up the phone during check in.