I stayed at this flat for 1 month on a research trip, so my experience is based in having a long-term stay. Broadly, the experience was good. I have included a set of detailed pros and cons below.
PROS:
- Great location, particularly with respect to transport, as well as availability of supermarkets etc.
- Flat is on 4th floor, making it easy to leave windows open during the stay, with a lift in the building too.
- Use of combination washer and dryer, which was in good condition, including a drying rack, iron and ironing board.
- A freezer compartment in the fridge, which is very handy.
- Very easy check-in and check-out
- Very prompt messages back and forth with the host
CONS:
- Flat was not super clean upon arrival
- Maintenance of walls is not ideal: furniture marks, scuff marks and lines throughout the walls make a new flat look poorly maintained
- Lack of preparation for a long-term stay: there were no extra bedding and bath towels, nor kitchen towels or bath mat. I had also to ask for a pot that could be used with induction hobs, as the kitchen hob is induction and pots and pans need to be induction-specific. The host quickly provided these items when messaged, but this was frustrating for a long-term stay.
- A lack of clarity in host communications: while the host messages were quick, there were times that they did not provide clear instructions on when the flat would be cleaned etc.
For a short-term stay, I think this would be an excellent choice. However, for a longer term stay, there are still a few wrinkles that need to be ironed out. Given the host's prompt responses, I think a few improvements will easily bring this flat for long-term stays to excellent!