We had come from our simple living in our Los Angeles loft. Going to Zurich, we really appreciated the use we got out of the kitchen, the views of the cow fields really helped us detach from our mundane lives of working on computer screens. The bathroom was adequate and bright. Access to the kitchen was helpful as we were able to stock up on drinks at the local coop (grocery store) and not have to spend as much when out and about.
Some concerns we had during our trip were the bed was sat upon a cardboard box spring. The mattress was also fairly flat, and has seen better days. We spent 2 nights away from it, and it greatly improved our rest and relaxation.
Coming from a Los Angeles loft I recall during my past treks into Europe that air conditioning was virtually nonexistent. The same absolutely applied to this spot. The only method of temperature control we found was a TINY office desk fan. if you find yourself on a hot day here, take my advice, spend some time near the water, exploring the Lindt chocolate factory. Possibly boating on the lake, the location was only minutes from the waterfront.
During our stay we had only 1 chore to do for the space. This was to let in the maintenance man to adjust water levels on the radiators. The only problem we had was the repair man needed to access all space in the third floor spot, but we didn't have full access. This caused a bit of a miscommunication when we tried to express the issue to Alan, but ultimately we cleared it up (the maintenance person never did access the remaining rooms during our stay). We didn't bother with the issue further.
All in all, the location was great, and we had the best vacation I've had since the covid pandemic began. I fell in love with the location, and I couldn't suggest a better option. It was near a bus stop that connected us directly to the city with minimal effort (and public transit is absolutely fantastic in Zurich) so we only took an Uber maybe once the whole trip. We even rode the train to and from the airport which was convenient. The location is the 3RD floor on the right, there was not clear indication as to where it was, we spent 15 minutes outside the door figuring it out on our first night in Zurich. Keep in mind this is a walk up with no elevator so if you need something accessible or have heavy suitcases it will be a bit of a challenge going up and down those stairs.
Overall, it was a lovely experience and for the location, price, and amenities we would recommend to budget conscious travelers who want better than a hostel but cheaper than a hotel.