We stayed one month here and the apartment is very nice, also the little room we rent, the bathroom is small but lovely. The communication with the host was not very smooth, and we were stunned is a super host, having experience with Airbnb before never had so many problems especially with some obsession for cleaning and not very kind treatment.
Obsessive about order and tidiness: I can say that most of the houses that have stayed on Airbnb are relative clean or very clean, and we keep it this way, and this one is no exception regarding cleanliness. But carries a price, the host was very obsessive about cleaning, and she manifests herself very upset when a tiny piece of rice or a little bit of bread was accidentally on the floor, or any product was out of place (our products) she did not apply the same criteria to her and her products. When my partner pointed this, she just said, this is my house! Which is right of course we felt like leaving because we been never disrespectful or untidy (in normal common sense parameters). I believe people should do Airbnb only if they are prepared to, psychologically and willing to host, and not just because of the money, we didn't feel comfortable here, and we had the feeling she didn’t want us here, although we paid a significant amount of money.
Laundry, although you can do laundry and use the hanger, you have to hope that your clothes dry fast, cause otherwise Gokce could get nervous and complaint about you using the hanger. She also leaves her clothes in the washing machine without washing, that is why a couple of time we had to remove them to be able to do Landry, although I ask her, she rudely complain to my partner.
Guests should be aware that actually, the room offered is Gokce’s room in normal times, so be aware she might come in sometimes to pick up something inside the room, when you are there or when you are not (she will let you know though and its fine for us)
The kids are lovely and respectful, and of course, they talk loud and play as normal kids do.
Cooking tools and space in the kitchen is good, the fridge is small, but Tesco is just outside, so you can buy every day if you want and avoid storage too much.
The arrival was, not that smooth since I had to wait a few minutes in the street to Gokce to arrive, she helps me with the bags though, she was in a hurry, she explained me quickly how everything works and left again. Note that if you carry heavy bags, there is no lift in the building.
We are very impressed by the past reviews, that is why we trusted in this place; however something must have changed, cause all that hospitality that people claim is not what we saw many times, especially my partner. I must say that at the end she was very kind and help us with the bags, I think our host was very stressed, she is a very busy woman, and she might get calmer in the future hopefully.