I relocated from London to Zurich and I rented out Sylvia's room on airbnb as an interim solution till I find my permanent apartment. I think 2 months is the ideal solution till you find something, 1 month is a bit over ambitous in my view.
My preferences were:
1. Clean quality sheets, comfortable bed, clean, modern flat which is well equipped are my basic requirements every time I use airbnb.
2. Good wifi so I can work from home without any disruption
3. Garden, balcony ( lovely terrace and balcony) - so i dont feel locked in but this opens up the place.
4. Parking place for my car included
5. Location - close to the city 25 min into Zurich HB. Trolley is right on the corner and comes every 6-8 min... Never really checked as i usually only wait 2-3 min in the stop.
6. Your name will be added to the post box so you could register to this address when you arrive. The postman only deliver you letters if your name is on the post box. Sylvia could help you to explain you what you need to do in your first day of arrival. She will fill out the form Kreisburo requested which confirms you live there and will do the same when you need to check out from this address officially.
7. Good price for the package offered
8. Washing machine and drier - extremely rare that it ia in the apartmant in zurich
9. Close to an amazing forest and you could walk down to a lake by the creek through the forest 1.5 hour Sunday walk.. lovely.
10. Amazing run in the forest if you like running.
11. Beautiful little church on the top of the hill 5 min walk - peaceful place just chill out and practice gratitude.