Alex’s apartment is in a great central location. It is cosy with an unconventional layout but really maximises the use of space and is well designed and equipped. The main TV signal didn’t work some of the time. Communication was good until the day of moving in I was informed that the cooktop was not working and would not be fixed until day 11 of our 18 day stay. This was a major inconvenience as I was staying with my 8 yr old daughter and could not even cook her rice/pasta or meat/veg without a fully functioning kitchen as advertised. Given the short notice and lack of an advertised amenity I asked Alex if he would consider some small compensation rather than me lodging a claim which would cost him more. He first ignored me then became rude. This left a very bad taste in my mouth and it really upset me and ruined my feelings about the stay. I treated the apartment like my own and even did a thorough clean including washing and drying all bedclothes before I left and I am a very responsible and considerate guest and local apartment owner.
Even though I had been upfront with him about having a tiny apartment trained dog that he agreed to let stay he threw it back on me and tried to use it against me. Also he claimed I had a reduced rate even though I had paid the advertised rate through AirBnB. Finally he told me children were against the rules yet the apartment advertised it was “unsuitable” and Danielle had met me and my daughter on the day we picked up the keys and there was no issue. He proceeded to use the words “Where do we stand? I think we’re even”. I regret having to leave a review like this but as a guest I feel I would appreciate some compassion and respect. I would hesitate in recommending Alex as a host if something goes wrong with the accommodation.