For the reasons outlined below, overall I found this Airbnb to be disappointing, especially in terms of core and basic accommodations (e.g., bed/boxspring rest on the floor, limited privacy).
I’ll start first with the cons; the pros and other things to be aware of are listed further below.
Cons:
1. Bed on floor. Frameless bed on top of a boxspring that sits on the floor, so your bed/boxspring are on the floor, which I was surprised by, since this is an Airbnb Plus.
2. Limited living room privacy. Two of the three walls have windows with no blinds, so you’re afforded little privacy in the living room, and the sunlight drenches the apartment—even when you’d prefer it to be darker.
3. Limited bedroom privacy. The bedroom is partly viewable to the outside as a result of the lack of blinds in the living room, and there are several neighboring high rise buildings. There is no shade or curtain in the bedroom entryway to provide privacy.
4. Not truly a separate bedroom. Bedroom “wall” isn’t a full wall, but more of a fixed divider with large gaps on top and sides, so very limited bedroom/living room separation.
5. Loud street noise bleeds in. Windows provide little to no sound insulation, so the sounds and music from neighboring bars easily and clearly leak in. Of note, the bars/restaurants play loud music starting around happy hour through the night, so enjoying a night in is challenging.
6. Bathroom door doesn’t fully shut. Sliding bathroom door doesn’t fully close, so sounds and smells leak out into your bedroom and living space.
7. Small fridge and dated appliances. Fridge is very small (a mini-fridge) and more what you would expect to find in a college dorm, not an Airbnb Plus. Stove and oven are old and small.
Pros:
1. Location. Good, trendy location/in walking distance of many main attractions. Little Italy is great.
2. Great responsiveness. Very responsive management team.
3. Great coffee. Free, tasty coffee made available to guests.
4. Great seating/decor. Comfortable couch and chair and cute living room with thoughtful and tasteful touches throughout.
5. Big rooftop space. Great outdoor rooftop space and patio for private use.
Things to be aware of:
1. Long flight up. The apartment is located on the very top floor, and it’s a walk-up with no elevator. The stairwell is outdoors and very narrow.
2. Train noises. You’ll hear (and feel) the train rumbling past (often with horns blowing) from time to time.