Just a few things that renters need to know:
1. The check-in process requires you to download an app, which opens the doors. If you’re coming from another country and don’t have good data on your cell phone and can’t download the app, then it might be a problem.
2. The photos in the listing show that there are plenty of cushions but I didn’t see any and the couch was not comfortable to sit on without any cushions.
3. Facing the square in a busy area, expect noise at night especially over the weekend. I find that in the center of town, you have to choose between interior facing apartments that are quiet without views or exterior facing ones that have open views but can be noisy at night. I needed the views and knew it was going be lively so no complaint at all. Just a heads-up for future renters.
4. The sun does come into the apartment in the earlier part of the day enough that it gets heated up so you have to lower the exterior storm blinds (not sure if that’s what you call them) but that blocks the views.
5. The A/C unit is in the living room and at night the bedroom stays slightly warm even with the A/C running. There is a electric fan provided. For me it was tough cause I don’t like a fan blowing in my face when sleeping. When I did not use the electric fan and was just using a sheet, I was a bit cold. Using the comforter, I was too hot. This is just very personal of course.
6. The kitchen is well equipped with utensils but there is no cooking oil, herbs, coffee, tea, sugar or anything. So unless you are planning on staying here long-term and are prepared to get all the things, be prepared to just eat out.
On the plus side, the host was flexible and allowed me to check in an hour earlier at 3pm (my flight landed early in the morning and there is a Starbucks just across the Square so I was able to sit there for a few hours) and leave half an hour later.
Also, I loved being able to look out and see the square and see people having a good time so this apartment is perfect for that.
All in all, it was a nice apartment that worked well for a weekend.