Being one of the more expensive places in the area, my stay wasn't as good as I anticipated. The listing needs to be updated to include a more accurate description/amenities and newer photos. I feel it important to mention that this is an apartment where it seems someone actively lives when not being rented out as an Airbnb so in turn expect the place to not be pristine, clutter around, and little to no room for your personal belongings. To start, I was not given check-in details or the full address until the day before I was scheduled to check-in. Coming from the U.S., this meant that I received this valuable information mere hours before boarding my flight to travel there. Hosts were nice enough to oblige an earlier check-in time. The place was relatively easy to find, there were pictures provided of the outside in the check-in details. Upon arrival, I noticed that the living room is no longer the same as it is shown in the pictures and the couch is stained. There was no milk, bread, eggs, or bacon in the fridge as the description states, only a fowl odor, moldy cheese, tubs of used butter, plenty of condiments, and a freezer full of frozen food (some opened). Some of the countertop appliances weren't clean, I believe it was the hot water kettle specifically that had old water with floating white pieces in it. Dirty laundry was left in the bedroom hamper. There was no flat screen TV, just a projector that casts on the wall. When taking a shower, the water drained very slowly so I had to keep an eye on it to make sure I didn't flood the bathroom. The towels provided shed when used, leaving fuzz all over your body. The bed linens didn't seem to be of the best quality, slight staining, and there was no flat sheet provided. My back was hurting after sleeping in the main bed for 6 nights. The drying function on the all-in-one washer/dryer doesn't work, we had to resort to drying our clothes on the towel radiator in the bathroom (which I could also never get to turn off when I wanted it to). I could only manage to fully lock one of the 2 locks on the main door, a little concerning for me personally. At one point, the host needed something from the apartment which I had no issues with but someone else may have a differing opinion. I did not reach out to the hosts during my stay to address any of these concerns, perhaps some of them could have been resolved but I'm not a confrontational person and usually don't expect any problems coming into an Airbnb experience in the first place. Compared to my stays at other places, it seems these hosts do the minimum. All-in-all, I was a little disappointed with my stay and would probably find different accommodations next time.
Pros:
- Flexible with check-in time
- Space is updated and modern, aesthetically pleasing
- Quiet for being in the middle of a bustling city
- Close proximity to transit systems, food, and shops
- Gated community for increased safety
- Numerous power adapters provided
Cons:
- Inaccurate listing
- Delayed communication
- Average cleanliness
- Lots of clutter
- Little to no storage for personal belongings
- Dryer doesn't work
- Shower drains slowly
- Cheap/stained linens
- A little pricey