this room had an overpowering bad smell, it gave me an instant headache when I walked in. it felt as though the air was unsafe to breathe. not sure if it was mold, the pipes, or something else. the building is very old so it's probably not the host's fault. there were a few other questionable things which made us feel a bit uneasy (empty pill bottles in the closet, for example).
everything else was great. check-in instructions were clear and the host was open to accommodating our needs for timing. the decor is charming and it had all the amenities listed. the heating works and the windows open easily. the location is fantastic.