Overall disappointing flat that looks quite off compared to pictures in terms of quality, and ratings given.
We had a terrible stay mainly because of the poor mattress, which was old, dirty and in poor condition. We ended up leaving after the first night.
We had to deal with the host and Airbnb customer service to find a solution to cancel the remaining days of our stay and ended up having to pay 2 full nights + service charge + Airbnb commission. Over 110 euros for 1 night barely sleeping and to wake up with back pain... Make sure you're clear on what you're getting before booking.
Pros:
- Well located in Moda, nearby the coast and a few minutes away from the lively streets full of shops and coffees
- Flat had been cleaned when we arrived and checkin in is early and flexible
- Host is very responsive and chatty (but do not speak english really, luckily there is Airbnb built in translation, and my GF spoke Turkish)
Cons:
- Terrible mattress: old, poor quality foam, uneven, stained
- Shower doors broken, old and stained. Overall very tiny bathroom in a very average condition (to avoid if you have medium to high standards for toilets & bathroom state)
- 4th floor with steep staircases, no elevator
- Windows not in a great state and not always closing properly
- No proper table/ desk to work from - not a great set up for remote working and taking calls. Also had issue with wifi the first morning - it did not work at all - I had to rush to a coffee to take calls from the there (apparently that was due to a network provider failure and not the box/ building itself but could not test it the remaining days)
If you're looking for something basic, cheap and well located and have low standards/ expectations in bed & bathroom quality. This could be a decent place to stay. If you're hoping to have a comfy place to chill and work from, and expect a minimum of comfort and quality for the bed and bathroom, clearly avoid.