The entrance to the property from the pavement was quite obscured by shrubs and trees, making it impossible to see the house number from the street. The steps to the front yard were narrow. Plants on both sides were overgrown. We had to bend down to avoid the branches and spider webs.
There was a dead mouse and some trash on the steps.
On top of the steps, at least one branch of the plants crawled across the path. This could be a safety hazard for guests checking in at night. The entry path was not well lit either.
When the door code could not unlock the door, I called the host, who provided a new code. The host offered no apologies for the confusion caused by changing the code on check-in day and sounded quite inpatient.
The apartment smelled musty. Not surprising for a basement unit, but could have been alleviated if the host had turned on the fan before guests checking in.
The entrance to the apartment was at the side of the house in an alley shared with the neighbor. Every time we entered or left the apartment, we had to be right next to a couple of large trash cans with flies buzzing around. The light bulb of the lamp on top of the apartment door was missing.
The apartment was large for 2 persons. However, the table was inadequate, too small even for a breakfast of muffin, fruit and tea. The TV was large. The washer and dryer were handy. The selections of tea were good.
We did not feel welcomed.