It’s difficult writing this review. Rod is such an amazing person. But I feel I should list down the good & bad things about the place, so the next person can take an educated decision.
Good -
1. Rod is an excellent host. Quick communication and he’s extremely friendly.
2. Location is right in the middle of everything. Can’t get any better than this
3. Room is large and airy. Plenty of sunlight.
4. Attached balcony which opens into the street. It’s very large too
5. Room has a study table & couch. Not many have these two things.
Bad -
1. The place is extremely dirty. Like very dirty. Plenty of cockroaches too. It’s a very old apartment. The kind that needs to be re-built from ground up.
2. You have to go down two flights of stairs to go to the restroom.
3. Kitchen is also two floors down. Kind of a hassle to go there even when you just need a glass of water.
4. Bathroom is tiny. Super tiny. Don’t think it was made with the purpose to actually be used.
If just the room is what you are most concerned with, go for this place. If you like the whole place to be good & clean - this is not the spot! Hope this helps.