My friend and I were really looking forward to this stay because the pictures of the flat are so lovely and indeed the decor of the flat is lovely and rustic but there were some major drawbacks for us that led us to cancelling our stay upon arrival.
After following Jo’s detailed instructions to get the door at the back of the building we found that the only way to access the entrance was through an alleyway that only had one way in and out. As two solo female travellers we were not comfortable with this considering we’d be coming back in the evening/after dark and wish the listing more accurately reflected this.
Additionally, immediately when we arrived we saw a large cockroach in the kitchen and then another one about an hour later. Though we can appreciate that because of the building’s age that that might be an issue, however, it was something we were not comfortable with and ultimately decided to leave.
I will say that despite these factors Jo was very communicative with giving directions and instructions for the property. She was also understanding of and reassured our concerns before we ultimately decided to leave and did give us a refund without hassle. Jo seems like a lovely host but there are problems with the property and the description of the listing that need to be addressed.