It was an ok stay overall and did the job, but much worse value than what I was expecting.
Pros:
-excellent communication and easy check-in
-amazing location
Cons:
-there is a huge mosquito problem in this basement room. I killed at least 3 mosquitos during my stay, and there were several dead mosquitos that were squashed onto the walls, which was pretty gross. The host appears to be aware of this problem, as there was a mosquito repelling device that emitted an annoying sound but did not appear to be very effective. Just warning you!
-there might also be a mite/bedbug problem, as I woke up with a few unidentified (not mosquito) insect bites
-the bathroom smells musty and there is a mold problem in there, probably due to the lack of ventilation (apart from the fan)
-the AC is a very loud window unit
-note that there is a homeless encampment right across the street, which made it feel a bit unsafe walking back at night
-overall, I found it to not be a welcoming or well-maintained space (including the common areas). Fine if you’re only needing a bed for the night and don’t mind bug, but I personally wouldn’t stay here again.