5 stars because this place is great value. However, be warned that many of the offered amenities are broken. If you choose to stay here it's probably a good idea to get confirmation in writing of what is working and what is not.
- For the price the place is fantastic value. It is spacious and sharing the living room/kitchen with 1 other person (the third bedroom is not being rented out) is very comfortable. If you plan to cook, the kitchen is reasonably well stocked. You might have to buy a few essentials but that's as with any AirBNB.
- The location doesn't feel the safest (there's a police car perpetually right outside) but it's not dangerous or anything, I'd say it's reasonable given the cost.
- The location is right next to multiple bus lines on a nearby intersection which is fantastic. Be warned, however, that it's a 20-minute walk to the red/green/yellow metro (10 minute bus ride) and the busses come extremely inconsistently - sometimes a scheduled bus might not come at all.
- Certain amenities were broken during my stay. Again, given the price I didn't find it to be a big deal, but consider if these are essential to you. The washer/dryer were broken and continually 'going to be fixed in a few days' throughout my 2-3 week stay. Rhoi was very honest and kept me updated throughout this repair process, although I didn't know about it prior to moving in and it was not functional any time during my stay. The dishwasher was also broken, as well as the ice machine and fan in my room (the AC/heating system here is fantastic though, so don't worry about that). The WiFi usually worked but sometimes went out. Check in with the host about these if they are important to you, I'm sure she will give you a clear answer about whether they are functional!