Overall we had a delightful stay. The ONLY issues we had were that the smallest bedroom smells of cigarette smoke. This might be due to the mattress from previous clients. And the bathroom near the kitchen smells of either sewage or a dead mouse decomposing in the walls (we experienced this once in our own home so I know the smell). The smells are not overwhelming by any means. But they are noticeable and I know these are not uncommon in old buildings.
If they address these two rooms the apartment will be quite possibly the best Airbnb experience any of us in our many travels have had.
Now let me tell you where this place shines:
1. Location! 2 blocks from the train station meant we spent very little time “commuting” to our destinations.
2. SIZE! This place is huge. And because it was huge and the smell issues mentioned above localized, our enjoyment was not diminished.
3. Communication. The staff were very quick to accommodate our requests and inquiries and fluent in English. Having a person to go to during business hours was key.
4. I know I mentioned size already but I have to mention it again. We were staying with our adult daughter and her fiancé. They took the master suite with their own king bedroom, bathroom, and the main living room. We took the 2nd bedroom with 2nd king bed, a bathroom right outside the door, and a smaller living room. The two kitchens gave us 2 refrigerators which was great. The balconies looking out over the street will be enjoyed in the warmer months.
We plan to return. Even with my “super sniffer” issues with the smell in those two spaces, everything else tipped the scale to a very good experience.