This is a beautiful stay in a nice neighborhood with plenty of walkable restaurants, cafes, bars, and convenience stores. You’re not far from the metro or a ferry station either. The home was very clean and the views really don’t let you down! The photos speak for themselves (again, that view!), but I think it might be helpful for folks to know that both the upstairs and downstairs AC units work very well (just make sure you’re using the right remote). The beds are a bit lower to the ground, but very comfortable. You basically have everything you need—from items in the kitchen to your toiletries and fresh towels—so you can probably stay in for a meal or evening to take advantage of the balcony area.
Tao was incredibly kind and helpful, reaching out to make sure we had some information about local attractions/events and that our stay was enjoyable. We coordinated for an early luggage drop-off so we could explore the city before check-in time. He messaged us a few times during the stay just to make sure we had everything we needed, without being intrusive at all. He even helped arrange for an early morning taxi transfer to the airport so we had one less thing to worry about for our departure. Very thoughtful, very communicative, very good host. Tao was very welcoming, making it so that my husband and I felt like we had a friend in town who we could go to if we had any questions or ran into complications: a reassurance when you’re in a new, foreign place.
People have already noted that you have to climb a series of stairs to reach the apartment, but as long as you know this going into it, it’s still worth the cardio if you’re able. If you definitely need an elevator, then you might be hard-pressed to find an apartment in the area with a lift, so a hotel might be better suited to your purposes. Still, the neighborhood is charming and provides more of a local experience so we highly recommend staying here!