I was meant to stay in Unit 4, but upon arrival was told I would be staying in Unit 5, so this is what this review is on. I honestly wish things could’ve been better, but my experience was a let down, and it all came down to one issue.
I’ll start with the positive: the apartment was cute and industrial style. The shower was really nice. The place was tidy. Check in wasn’t so difficult; lock box code provided for gate and code to the door. I prefer the code method- no keys to lose. Close to the WWII museum, and near some of the tour bus routes. The heat works well, which came in handy.
Negatives: the bedding was filthy, smelled of underarm or crotch body odor, and the pillow cases had stains on them. Clearly it hadn’t been washed, but simply made up before I came. This was a total letdown bc after traveling through the night, I could’ve used a great place to rest. I reached out to Dev who told me where to find replacement sheets. I got them from the closet, only to find someone’s blonde hair on them. I don’t have blonde hair, so it wasn’t mine. I tossed those sheets off the bed too. Now concerned with cleanliness, I was rightfully upset. Dev said no one could come and clean the bedding or bring anything until the next day, so I slept on my shawl on the couch the first night. Awful. He told me I could go to another flat and grab that bedding (not sleep there), but that was outside and it was a horrible rain storm, so that was out. Next day someone comes while I’m out (which I hate when I’m staying somewhere, but needs must!) and they change the sheets. I’m excited! Finally some real rest. I check the sheets just to be sure, and note the pillowcases are no longer stained and the sheets smell fresh. When I lay down, I pull the comforter over me, only to realize that same FOUL ODOR IS STILL THERE. I was livid. Didn’t really hear much back from Dev, after noting this to him and tbh I didn’t want to waste more of my trip on this, so I just tossed it to the side and slept under the sheets. It was about 40-50 degrees each night, which is why I was grateful the heat worked well. Also, the bed was super thin and I could feel every bit of that box spring. My back was on fire when I left. Finally, some hundred dollar bills were left in the drawer and the host asked me not to take them when I first arrived. I don’t like the idea of being put in a predicament of that nature. I came to be stress free and enjoy myself, not worry about culpability. Please take your valuables with you in future.
Having a comfortable, clean bed to sleep in is a must and that need wasn’t met here. I received a partial refund. This makes me really appreciate the wonderful stays I’ve had in the past. I guess you can’t win them all!