Sumptuous--No Way
Recommendable--Definitely Yes
This property advertised as sumptuous just isn't. Utilitarian comes to mind as a more accurate description. The living room dining room space is furnished with garage sale like period pieces that have seen plenty of wear and tear.
Areas to improve:
Welcome Package:
Info binder for apartment directions and operational instructions as well as recommended restaurants, grocery stores etc was unavailable
2 slivers of soap offered
1 chocolate bar
tea was old and no cocoa
scotch decanter empty
washing machine not connected
Also mirror in 2nd bathroom at stomach not head level
Also 2nd bathroom shower hot water came out with a very weak flow
Also as noted on website the apartment is located on the third floor at the top of a steep stairway which became a little tiresome after multiple trips up and down.
On the positive side:
Location location location on High Street at the heart of Old Town
Beds very comfortable
Fireplace unit provided toasty warmth once you figured out how to ignite it.
Oliver who met us at the front door was very attentive helpful and courteous as well as flexible to meet our needs to gain access to the apartment
Wi Fi was excellent and offered an ipod docking station
Plenty of electrical outlets
One last note.... I had no small difficulty securing our reservation. Airbandb and Michael and the reservation process was ineffective and daunting in its communication with each other and me. Additionally Airbandb's verification process was tortuous and for me in the name of airbandb's safety and security "over the top" invading my privacy demanding government photo ids to be sent over the web and well as personal photos. As you may guess I am not a big facebook fan either.