This apartment ticked the box for “cost vs location vs condition of space” for us but there are things that guests should be more aware of:
The good: We liked the location near a strip of restaurants/bars (1mi walk) and park (0.3mi to trail head) with plenty of paths for walking/running/biking down to the river. This location is also easy to access from the expressway and navigating to downtown. Parking access was a plus. Uber is also convenient running $10-15 to get to hot spots around town. The AC ran perfect (didn’t need heat) but cannot comment on other appliances as we did not use them. The bed is newer and comfortable. We would like to see the pillows updated. The bathroom linen is updated. The stairs to the second floor apartment are outside, wide and easy to use with the apartment door at the top of the landing. Maggie the host was available for interaction, all through the AirBnB app.
Be aware: The description of the apartment not being updated is true, but we did not get the feeling of retro touch. The apartment is not dirty, but the wear and tear is evident. The bedroom did have updates, which is what we use the most anyways. The kitchen is usable, the bathroom needs some TLC. Whether true or not, we had the feeling that the space is in use by a common guest when not booked for AirBnB. Many items around the apartment would not be for guests. This left us with the feeling we were intruding on someones space.
If your looking for a good location on a budget and can handle an older apartment look and feel, then this might also tick the box for you.
--Scott