The apartment was almost perfect as well as the location. However, my husband needing to work some hours in the flat was confronted with unbelievable construction noise from the flat above starting at 8:30 in the morning, lasting till 4:30. Fortunately he was able to work the following day in the Airbnb of another friend. When we were checking in we asked for another set of keys but we’re told there was only one set. The next day realizing we were having trouble coordinating meeting at the flat since we had different agendas in the city, requested again another set and even offered to make them. We were told again there was only one set. It wasn’t till we had arrived back home did I see a message from Micol stating she’d left a set hidden for us the day prior to our leaving. Too late at the point.
Due to the construction a layer of grit covered the bed and floor. I was happy to clean it myself but there was no broom or vacuum. I notified our hostess of this but received no response until mid afternoon the following day, whereby telling us someone had come We to clean but was unable to enter since we weren’t there. We were not notified anyone was coming so we’re unable to make arrangements.
Micol’s flat is as nice as it seems in the photos and the location is perfect. Living in a city, I’m well aware of the lack of control one has when one’s neighbor is renovating. I can’t tell Micol not to rent her place till reforms next door are completed, that could be a lengthy process. I’m not sure what’s fair in those circumstances.
To end, a second set of keys should always be available when asked for and when sandy grit is covering the entire bedroom, it should be addressed as soon as possible and at the least, have a broom available for small emergencies.
I would recommend this flat 100% when reforms next door are completed.