We are on a 2 month trip from Australia so we appreciated being able to contact Addy who usually got back to us within the day. This was also our first Airbnb experience so we appreciated the clear instruction on how to find the place, the check in/out procedure and other little tips. We also liked the chocolates left on the bed when we arrived. More specifically, I outline the pros and cons below.
Pros:
- We found the price to be reasonable given proximity to everything. Within 5-10 minutes walk from transport which will take you just about anywhere a traveller would want to go (My tip, get a city pass). It is about 15-20 minutes walk to the piers depending on which one you're going to. But even then you can walk to a main road and jump on a bus if you're feeling lazy.
- We really appreciated being able to cook in the little kitchen. It is small but suitable for cooking basic meals. The fridge is big enough to keep a few drinks and groceries in, although it did struggle to keep ice in its frozen state once you opened it a couple of times.
- Shops were quite close by. You can walk down hill to Safeway, load up and catch public transport most the way up the hill on the way back. A godsend if you've been doing a lot of walking already (like 100km in the week prior haha)
- The wardrobe space is much bigger than we expected (you should advertise this better guys) we had 2 large bags, 2 smaller bags and a backpack, all of which easily fit into it. And even then there was still plenty of room for hanging cloths etc.
- Despite being quiet close to the neighbours it was a fairly quiet retreat to return to at the end of the day. I didn't hear any traffic noise at night either.
Cons:
- The mattress has been well used and does dip towards the middle.
- The shower is quite small. I'm average build and about 180cm tall. The shower head is at my eye level. So if you are bigger than this then you might struggle. I estimate the shower space to be 700mm x 700mm.
- If you do have large/heavy bags just be aware that there are a few awkward stairs you'll need to get up. This was a very minor thing for us but may cause issues for others.
Our rating is based on the above points whilst taking into account the price relative to other properties in the area.
All in all we can't complain and we would stay here again. Thanks!