No-show, and slow communication at 1st check-in attempt (had to find another stay). Unclear back-and-forth thereafter. Host finally compensated me for the lost night, and sent me her nephew’s IG for better communication going forward. 2nd check-in attempt (day after): timely & smooth.
• For English speakers, and-or G**gle/Apple Maps users: get a map screenshot, entrance picture, and host’s nephew’s IG, for better check-in. The nephew doesn’t speak English, but communicated well and showed up on time.
• Host used the wall-to-wall living room, instead of his own bedroom, for phone calls, etc, during night. Although not loud, it’s bad for light sleepers.
• There’s a microwave, so I’d wish there was more than three bowls for «utensils», as this made it frustrating to pour water into my thermos, etc.
Besides this I had a good experience. I ended up staying for a week and then some. The area is convenient, with parks, river, bus station and grocery stores right outside or very nearby.