Pros:
- Excellent location, right next to Redfern train station with plenty of eateries and a grocers just downstairs. Super convenient!
- Building is very secure.
- Host was pleasant and communication was easy, smooth and swift. (Thanks Suzie!)
- layout of the apartment was comfortable with a spacious balcony and cosy study nook.
Cons:
- Sofa bed was unusable the first night as mattress provided was painfully thin, where all you’d feel is the metal grating beneath. Disappointing especially since we paid the additional charge for sofa to be turned down into a bed and the linen required. Upon checking, host agreed that this wasn’t acceptable and bought a new foam topper, sandwiching it with a mattress protector (still stained from previous guests) under the sheets. It made it more bearable and we were thankful they responded quickly but still it was a shock.
- Cleanliness issues: Toilet seat had stains, there was a massive damp stain on floor of hallway closet, dirty slippers in the closet
- Essentials missing: Only half a roll of toilet paper was in the apartment upon arrival, hardly sufficient for our 7 night stay.
Overall, would definitely recommend this apartment for its convenience, superb location and security but only if the above issues are addressed and improved for future guests.