The place definitely has an old, "under construction" feel to it. It was pretty clean overall! But it looks as though it has been neglected or that construction had started years ago but has since stopped, so things are in a bit of disrepair. That said, it wasn't much of a bother... and it was completely worth it to us to be able to stay in such a gorgeous part of the city. There is ample space inside and outside on the patio to enjoy. And it is fun to walk around the neighborhood or down to the cafes or grocery store. Bobby wanted to meet us when we arrived so that he could orient us to how to use the door and the various lights around the property, so keep that in mind if you would rather avoid having to meet the host in person upon check-in. Communication was clear and easy. We had such a great time and would be happy to visit again!