This Airbnb is actually a business, so the following review is redacted accordingly.
Overall it’s an okay Airbnb. Somewhat like the pictures and somewhat not as there’s lot of tear and wear since the pictures where first taken or posted online. Some info should be updated or added in the ad. Considering the details below and the general state of the place, it’s too expensive for what you get.
Things to know:
There are two construction sites going on nearby, one being almost next door. It was not too loud when we where there, but we might just have been very lucky.
Staircase is pretty narrow, ramp is really low, walls are super thin and you’ll hear anyone walking above of in the staircase: it’s an old building! Not a problem in itself, but important to know.
Garbage trucks also work in the middle of the night (2-3am), light sleepers beware.
Pros:
Host is very responsive and booking is quick.
Self check-in which means you can arrive anytime.
Convenient appartement, well equipped.
Pretty quiet at night (besides the garbage trucks).
100% effective blinds in the entire appartement.
If you’re lucky enough, you’ll have street parking at the bottom of the building.
Quiet neighborhood while still having lots of place to eat at night.
Cons:
Lots of tear and wear. Most of the furniture and walls are damaged: lots of missing paint on the dining table + chairs + penderie, terrasse chairs that are also rusty where paint is missing. Broken garbage, shower door rubber seal falling apart, walls are stained from luggages or plain damaged….
And this is probably explained because It’s a holiday rental building and no one actually lives there. So if you’re looking for a living like a local experience, like an Airbnb was originally supposed to be, this is not the place.
Floors were not swiped and were dirty: our feet were black, specially in the bathroom.
There was also a glass stain (and no glass) on the bedside table. The rest of the apartment looked clean, but it makes you wonder.
Absolutely no privacy from the balcony, you’ll see everyone underneath and they’ll all see you as well, something some people from below didn’t seem to appreciate.
Internet was very slow–come here for relaxing, not working. Maybe because the other rented apartments use the same network? Who knows.
I don’t know if someone brought their dog, or if it was in a nearby building, but when it heavily smelled like dog pee in the lobby and staircase, and one was barking all morning non stop.
Information received is overwhelming. I’ve never received so much info in any booking. From day 1 to departure. It’s also a lot about rules to follow, what to do/not to do, what will happen if you don’t follow the rules or are late, and extra services they offer for payment. While it can be great for some, it was a real turn off for us and truly lacked of human touch.