Outside/neighborhood: the listing is in Westlake and the neighborhood looks pretty run down (keyword: looks). Having lived in Baltimore, I was used to it but it may not be for everyone. If you have common sense you'll be fine. Street parking was a pain but much cheaper than gated.

Inside: It was pretty basic and like living in a dorm. Don't have high expectations. We were a group of 3 guys and it wasn't a huge problem.

There is a queen-sized bed and a futon. The kitchen has a small minifridge, microwave and countertop grill (the kind you plug in), not that we were cooking anything. There is not a dresser nor a closet (that was accessible). There is a TV and a window unit A/C. The wifi is acceptable; if more than one person is streaming or browsing, there is stuttering. There is a laundry room in the basement but you will need change and there isn't a change machine there; you have to go next door to the car wash.

FYI: There is no exhaust in the bathroom/shower.

Good: Convenient; most of Westlake is within walking distance. Em was accommodating to us checking in 2 hours earlier and staying an hour later. She's also very responsive. Quiet building. Clean apartment. In the delivery radius of a few good places.

Bad: Although Em was accommodating when we asked to check in early, we were told to wait outside the building for someone to exit so we could piggyback. Being in a new city and not knowing the neighbors or police force, it looked pretty shady. Had to do this twice as there is a gate and a front door (which closes by the time you reach the gate), and spent 30 min outside waiting. We could’ve come back at check in time but we weren’t told this procedure until we were already at the building. Definitely would've waited to check in had we known, so we could've been given the keys as per the description. The pictures show a closet but there wasn’t one accessible to us. I left with a few bug bites (new ones would appear the next morning), and my friend had breathing problems and couldn’t stop coughing anytime the A/C was on, but had no issues when it was off or while we were outside.

Overall I’d recommend this place only if you’re not spending a lot of time inside or don’t need amenities, otherwise look elsewhere. It is a very basic accommodation; it gets the job done.