I was locked out upon arrival because the door was bolted from the inside. Eventually it was unlocked by a man inside the apartment, apparently the maintenance guy. He was nice but it was off-putting to find a strange man I was unaware would be there, who used a side door off the kitchen. I never felt 100% safe after that.
The smell of perfumed chemical cleaner was overpowering and within 15 min I had an allergic reaction. I informed the host of my reaction and requested a refund so I could go to a place safer for me. I said I’d be happy to pay any cleaning and prep fees. He said it cost $800+ which is outrageous. Without a refund I didn’t have the funds to book a hotel. I took Benadryl every day and made it work.
It’s not in a great neighborhood, near highway and railroad. Considerable noise from neighbors. Decor is outdated.
I’m sure for some folks it’s a good fit. If you’re a sensitive person, prefer quiet, hypoallergenic and aesthetically pleasing spaces, this isn’t for you.