We were a group of 21 and I was the leader who organized this trip. We began in Budapest before boarding a cruise ship on the Danube. My husband and I were the first to arrive to the first of four apartments and we were immediately aware that the accommodations were not at a level that was comfortable. Of the 21 only 6 stayed in the apartments. First of all the "Deluxe Apartment" overlooks the street and without air conditioning, we were forced to open the windows that had no screens. With constant police sirens and noisy metros and bees coming through, that was the first reason to leave. In addition, the apartment had a tiny third bedroom that had a tinier window that opened onto the alley in back. There is only one toilet in each apartment and be advised that you must bring everything, including TP. This would be fine and fun for students who want a week in this beautiful city, but, when we arrived after 27 hours of travel, avoiding the trash near the garbage in the entry, stuffed ourselves and two suitcases into the ancient elevator, arrived on the fourth floor and figured out the strange locks at every level, we realized we would have to go back out for coffee, TP and soap, we were not happy. Others who had arrived were texting me that their apartment smelled like something was dead and wondered where we could go. There are other, very good options available through VRBO.
Frank is a very good photographer, but I have learned a lesson not to be suckered in by photos of cappuccino makers. We had already paid extra for two additional people and a late check out, but when we arrived he wrote to inform me that we owed him for two additional people. Thankfully, I still had the email with this documented. When I told Frank that we were very upset and disappointed and that only 6 of our people stayed, his only remark was "What can I say?" On one positive note, before arriving, Frank was helpful in connecting us to a cab service and very responsive to any questions. My warning is that if you do decide to use these apartments you should go when it's cold (no open windows needed) and only with 4 people per apartment. Bring TP, coffee, and soap with you. Very disappointing experience. Thankfully the rest of the trip was great. WE WERE 21 VERY UNHAPPY SLEEPERS!