The location was excellent and within walking distance of everything, which was the biggest positive about this property. Unfortunately, the accommodations themselves were extremely disappointing.
The apartment felt like staying in your grandma’s old basement and was in need of a thorough deep cleaning, particularly the floors. The noise from the house above was also very disruptive. We contacted the owner, and she did address our concerns, but the apartment has very little sound insulation, so you can hear virtually everything happening upstairs.
My biggest concern, however, was security. There is a staircase connecting the basement apartment to the upper level occupied by others, but the door only locks from the upstairs side. This means guests staying in the basement cannot lock the door from their side. We brought this concern to the owner’s attention, but it was not addressed.
The bed was another major issue. It felt far too small for two adults, was creaky, and was extremely uncomfortable.
We were so disappointed that we seriously considered leaving to book a hotel elsewhere or even cutting our trip short during the first night. Ultimately, we stayed because we knew we would likely lose the money we had already paid.
Unfortunately, this property did not meet the standard of accommodations we normally choose when traveling. While the location is convenient, the cleanliness, comfort, noise, and unresolved security concern significantly detracted from our experience.