I'll start with the positives.
Pros:
*Richard is a nice responsive host
*Location has easy access to public transit and cheap eats
*Air Condition Worked well
Cons:
*Bed was very very worn and squeeky
*There were ROACHES everyday in bathroom.and kitchen
* the shared living space should be cleaned more regularly i.e soap scum in bathtub, etc.(I brought this to Richards attention & he said he would look into it)
* the fact that the building is very old is one reason To make everything else much better (newer bed, cleanliness, updated door locks, sharp kitchen knives etc) but it wasnt.
It would cost less than $50 to upgrade all of the door locks for smoother access...however the locks on the 2 front gates and door to enter the apartment were flimsy and loose making it difficult to open & re lock the door at check in & after a long hot day out. Sharp kitchen knives would be nice as well. I dont expect any airbnb to be perfect, but a bit more attention to detail by host would go a long way. It's the little improvements that matter.
Seeing as though the cons outweigh the pros, I would not recommend or stay again.