This is a minimalistic flat. The location was amazing. And despite what other reviewers said, we loved the beds. They were firm but that’s how we like them!
The Great:
1) Perfect for three people as we each got our own bed and bath.
2) Three hair dryers with attachments that work without having to worry about converting the power if you’re from the US.
3) Lots of closet space and drawers.
4) We weren’t required to clean up after ourselves unlike other airbnbs.
5) Location, location, location! Couldn’t have been more convenient. Period.
The not so great:
1) Guests were correct - no conditioner, hand soap, extra towels (no hand towels and one washcloth for three bathrooms). But luckily those reviews helped me pack the right things. No coffee either but that just made us go to local cafes.
2) My shower didn’t drain properly and flooded the bathroom floor on the first day but Jorge quickly fixed it the next day and gave me extra towels just in case. But my bathroom sink was never fixed so it took forever to drain. That got gross after a few days - although I never complained after the first time.
3) Definitely a very noisy street but fine with earplugs.
The terribly unexpected:
1) There was construction right on our street that made us have to lug our luggage for a few blocks to catch a cab. It was a lot and not easy. Even if you can’t predict it, once it’s happening - you should inform the guests so they can brace themselves.
2) We also didn’t realize there were stairs. Two flights of stairs lugging two heavy suitcases and a handbag was not fun.
3) Check in was not great. We lost touch with Jorge a 10 days prior to our trip and were not able to store our luggage after landing at 5AM! So we had to rent lockers.
4) We were grateful the guy checking us in was super responsive and was gonna let us in at 1:30PM since we were so tired after a long flight. But then he brought the wrong keys so we had to wait another hour.
Was this perfect, no. But it was a great value for a prime location. And the host did all he could to make us comfortable. I’d say you should book this and listen to the guests so you can be prepared!