The location of this property is fantastic, 500 feet from the nearest tube station. The local amenities are great with several grocery stores within walking distance, multiple restaurants and lots of places to buy things you realized you left at home.
The property was not as comfortable as previous AirBnBs I've stayed in. The first time I opened the blinds I discovered they were broken. The stovetop while it turns on, does not get hot enough to boil water. I was provided with no shampoo nor fire extinguisher as listed in amenities. The dresser drawers are crooked meaning more than likely the tracks are bent. The microwave blew a fuse during my last weekend and the host essentially shrugged. This could've resulted in a fire for which I would've needed the aformentioned fire extinguisher. Fortunately no fire ensued.
There is nowhere comfortable to sit in the flat. The mismatched chairs with the table are either plastic or faux plastic. The couch and sole livingroom chair are hard. This isn't the place you want to hang out in, study in, or spend a great deal of your day in. The space looks cozy, but unfortunately it's not.
I informed when the microwave broke, at 4pm on a Friday . He responded "It's the weekend what can I do. Anyway, you're leaving in Monday." A quick online search shows there are weekend appliance repair companies available. As a small business owner it's the host's responsibility to fix things, so the guest receives what they paid for, for the entire length of their stay.
Host Frank was great at check-in, understanding my inability to do self check-in. That being said, the host would benefit from having a trusted, near-by, partner who is more able to assist with issues as they arise
Lastly, the property sits next to a pub with an outdoor garden. Located on a main road it's also close to a hospital. There are traffic and sirens 24/7 and even with the small window closed it's noisy all night long.