It is a large, spacious apartment. The open, airy feel is great. The large kitchen table was perfect for dining and working, and the chairs were comfortable.
The owners replied quickly to texts. There was no iron or an extra set of sheets, but they provided these things after I asked. There were some aspects of the apartment that might not be apparent from the listing:
The only windows face a courtyard, and they are mostly frosted to give privacy. There is a nice skylight so the unit is not dark. The entrance is an unmarked alley. There’s no address outside and the first thing that greets you when you enter is a row of trash cans. There was also no unit number marked by the door, which caused a lot of unnecessary confusion. The owners forgot to send me a welcomeguide that would have helped me find the unit.
The apartment didn’t seem to have been professionally cleaned. There were hairs on the floor. The shower is small and uncomfortable. The bedroom is separated from the bathroom by a steep staircase, which makes bathroom trips during the night difficult.
There are no window coverings in the bedroom or elsewhere in the apartment. There are lights in the courtyard that stay on throughout the night.