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1. Introduction
Let me first introduce myself. I am a Japanese person who has been working for an international organization in Geneva since May.
I stayed in Gabriela's apartment for about 40 days until I found a place to settle down in Geneva.
2. Private room
The room is about 17 square meters in size, which is plenty of space. There is a wardrobe and plenty of storage shelves, making it ideal for long-term stays.
The large queen-size bed has a firm mattress for a comfortable night's sleep. Clean, ironed sheets and pillowcases can be changed once a week.
There are teleworking desks and chairs available, and I had several online meetings and did not encounter any problems with the internet connection.
3. Common areas
As described under "Amenities and Facilities."
Gabriela is a neat and clean person, and the entire apartment, not just the private rooms, are always kept clean.
The bathrooms are very spacious and the shower temperature and water pressure are perfect.
The kitchen is fully equipped with all utensils and you can use part of the refrigerator and freezer, so you can enjoy cooking at your leisure every day.
Many plants are placed on the veranda, and you can also enjoy resting and relaxing while admiring the beautiful trees.
Privacy is also completely maintained. I had no past experience renting a private room type on Airbnb, so I was initially looking for a whole room to rent out. Also, some of you may not want to interact with the hosts too much. But don't worry. The private rooms can be locked and the hosts are very considerate of your privacy and will not intervene unless you speak to them. I understand that there is a lot of anxiety when you stay in Geneva for the first time because of all the things you don't know. I would rather stay in a private room because the host will give you a lot of information about life in Geneva.
4.Surroundings
"Bellevue" is a quiet residential area with a rich natural environment. Every morning you can wake up to the beautiful chirping of birds. Except for the sound of airplanes, there is very little noise from neighbors or cars.
During my property search, I previewed almost all areas of Geneva (Lancy, Meyrin, Cornavin, Aux-Vives, Chêne-Bourg, Champel,Onex, Grand-Saconnex, Vernier, Versoix, Cologny, Collex-Bossy...etc) and I thought Bellevue was the number one area. However, because it is such a popular area that even the locals are attracted to it, rents are very high if you want to sign a contract for your own apartment. Despite this, the cost of staying at Madame Gabriela's apartment is very cheap and conscientious. Before booking this apartment, I looked for an apartment in a central location, such as near the Cornavin station, but I found the rooms to be small and noisy for the high price. I chose Bellevue for my stay and it was a great decision.
5. Access
The nearest Bus stop (Bellevue GE, Valavran) is about a 10 minute walk. You will pass through a large park (green field), so there is no traffic at all.
The nearest Train Station (Genthod-Bellevue) is about an 8 minute walk. You will pass through a tunnel of trees and a path in the woods with a small stream running through it. It is as if a trekking course has suddenly appeared in a residential area. The path is well maintained, and I envy the fact that residents here can take this route to the station every day.
I really enjoy the route to the bus stop and station. The fresh breeze and the sound of the leaves rustling in the trees give me a sense of peace.
Below are the main means of access
-From the airport to the apartment: bus No. 50 (no transfers)
*In my case, I took a taxi from the airport because I had four suitcases on the first day of check-in, and I remember it cost about 25 francs.
-From the apartment to international organizations (UN, WHO, ILO, TIU, etc.): bus No.20 (no transfers)
-From the apartment to the Cornavin train station: bus No.20 (no transfers) or train (usually you can get there by taking a train going south).
6. Host
Gabriela used to work for an international organization, so she has a lot of knowledge about international organizations. She also combines a lot of education and knowledge.
She is very attentive and always gave me a warm welcome and was always willing to help me.
She was also very kind to me, knowing that I was having a hard time finding a property and trying to accommodate my schedule.
Her wonderful personality made my stay an enjoyable one.
7. Others
It is very difficult to list any disadvantages of this apartment.
The only thing I can mention is that there is no supermarket nearby?
However, Geneva has a well-developed transportation network, and with a commuter pass, you can easily access supermarkets, so in my case, I had no problems.
8. Conclusion
When I was a high school student, I did a one-month homestay in Australia and had a wonderful experience.
Staying in Gabriela's apartment brought back those good old memories.
It was like being at home with a family and I had a comfortable 40 days.
I would definitely recommend everyone to stay in this lovely apartment.
Thank you so much for everything!