In a city that is fairly expensive to visit, this is a great choice for the budget minded. It's got the basic needs (bed, TV, shower, washer/dryer, etc) and a lot of thoughtful touches (coffee, detergent, tea, etc). For a couple or solo traveler this place should do just fine.
It's less than a 10 min walk to the convention center metro and less than a 5 min walk to a few cool bars, coffee shop, and Giant grocery store.
I also never experienced any smell issues or noise complaints. I did hear an excited dog running around above us in the morning but....you're renting out a basement studio apartment...you're gonna hear SOMETHING; had this been an issue earplugs were provided by the host.
The only thing negative I can say is- remember you're in a major city. Upon our arrival we had to ask a couple people begging for money to move so we could get into the entrance gate and this happened again late at night a day or two later. This isn't a reflection on the host and I never personally felt threatened but it is something that a solo traveler may find uncomfortable.
All in all I'm pleased with our stay at this Airbnb and this is a great budget option.