This Airbnb offer generally met my expectations.
Pros:
1) Great location
2) Andrea was very quick to reply to messages and allowed me to check in earlier than the advertised check in time. Andrea nicely hanged my suit and shirts up.
3) The others living in the apartment were friendly
4) Really large bedroom with big TV
5) Decent internet (by Australian standards)
6) Price probably decent in comparison with competition
Cons:
1) The general quality of the apartment is low but is largely in keeping with price for the area. For example:
- old and chipped bowls;
- no dishwasher;
- old frying pots and pans;
- the cooker is old and takes a long time to cook food;
- the kettle is old and boils water slowly;
- the lock area on the front door is damaged and needs replaced;
- blinds on the window are difficult to operate and shutters would be better;
- no central heading or insulation so the accommodation is cold during winter; the heater does not raise the temperature much in the room; and
- the taps in the bathroom seem to continously leak;
2) The kitchen is tiny.
3) There are few convenient power slots in the bedroom (i.e. none close to the bed).
4) The check in time is late but this is clearly shown in the advert and the host was prepared to let me drop my bags off earlier and check in earlier