The location is great, the studio, not so much. I was a solo guest for 2 nights and I don’t think I would have been able to stay longer than that. I would not recommend this for 2 people, let alone a family as the description states as the place is tiny.
The host texts instead of using the message feature in the app which I found strange, but whatever.
The restrooms in the hall aren’t far, but they aren’t pretty. They’re somewhat clean, but very dilapidated. The walls are nasty. Since I wasn’t there much, it would not have been a problem except the light in the unisex restroom didn’t work. I used the women’s restroom since I had no other option. I alerted the host to the busted light and ask that she notify the super, but it was fixed the day I checked out.
There is a shower in the unit, but finding the right temperature is a guessing game and if you want a hot shower, you have no water pressure. “All the way to the left is off, all the way to the right is off, 1/4 cold, 1/4 hot, find the sweet spot!” A simple note like that would have been very helpful. I don’t have a note for all the mold surrounding the tub tho.
Upon entry, the apartment smelled like an old wet rag. I quickly found the culprit which was the sponge. I tried washing it with hot water and soap to get rid of the smell, to no avail, I popped it in the microwave to try to kill the smell and it barely worked. The sink still smelled.
The sheets were dirty, and when I alerted the host to this with a photo at 7:30 PM asking if there were other sheets in the studio, she responded over 2 hours later just saying the sheets were stained. I replied saying no, I was able to use something to scrape the dirt and she said the laundry isn’t perfect. This response really annoyed me. Again, I asked if there were other sheets in the studio and she said no, but that she may be able to take some around 11:30. This was just far too late, so I slept on the towels I took.
I would have been better off sleeping on the floor because the mattress is horrible. The bed frame creaked with the slightest movement and it was just a horrible sleeping experience.
I suggest Air BNB inspect the listing to ensure it is up to their standards.
I suggest the host do a thorough deep cleaning and get rid of the mold.
If after all this, you decide to book, enjoy the neighborhood, as that’s the best part about this listing.