Unfortunately, the place did not live up to our expectations (nor the former reviews). Overall the apartment feels quite dated; nothing serious but just small things being broken or falling off or some sockets not working.
Some things that suprised us. First the place is very small, a single room studio. We also had not realized the traffic literally runs 10ft from the apartment, so cars and trucks sound like they drive through the living room. There is no dining table + chairs inside, so if you are going to cook breakfast or dinner, there’s really no place to sit, apart from the bed. The little patio outside does have a small table.
I wish I could write a more positive review, but I would not be honest if I did. Compared to the what you get, and compared to other rentals on the island, the place feels very overpriced.
On the more positive note. The proximity to Paia, and it’s nice cafes and restaurants is really nice. The nearby beaches are also cool.