first the negatives: beware that deep in the very long house rules document, the host asks you to sign a legal document and to provide personal information such as your home address and to upload photos of personal identification. of course,
the communication was quick but he sometimes did not answer my questions. I couldn't tell if it was a language barrier or if he was being patronizing in hopes of ending the conversation. I finally just gave up.
the shade in the front room does not go up or down. he said he would fix it the next day, but he never showed up. the bedroom is in another room and it is not a big deal but if you are worried about security, make sure you ask about it.
as many of the other reviewers have commented, there is a homeless problem in the area. There are about 50 or 60 people who sleep on the library sidewalk at night. they are harmless and will not bother you, but you have to walk through intense odors of urine and swisher sweets if you want to walk downtown.
the good: the apartment and the bed are clean and I felt comfortable. the sofa smells like it was treated for animals which is an increasingly common problem in airbnbs.
if you are used to an urban environment, you could do worse.
if not for the requirements for personal information, I would stay there again, but it is definitely not a place for everyone.