4/10 Poor
Rob B.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
The good and the mostly bad
We stayed at this property for 30 days as a family of four with two young children.
The Good: The place was clean and felt safe, and the neighborhood was great for families.
The Bad: Upon our arrival, we were informed of a small-scale renovation, which left the apartment smelling like a construction site throughout our stay, with persistent paint fumes. Renovation activities were also ongoing on the floor below us. Unfortunately, this information was only disclosed to us on the day of arrival, leaving us no time to seek alternative accommodations. While the apartment initially appeared safe, upon closer inspection, we found exposed wiring in wall light switches, sharp-cut pipes in the washroom, a missing toilet paper holder, only the bracket remaining, holes in the washroom wall, and an unattached drain cover, which covered an old sharp drain cover.
The host's responsiveness to our concerns was minimal. For instance, although the listing promised a fully furnished apartment and kitchen, the kitchen lacked basic cooking utensils such as a knife, and we were instructed to purchase these for our own safety. The provided cooking ware and utensils were minimal, old, broken, and incomplete, making cooking nearly impossible. Parking was consistently problematic, with frequent blockages, though this may be more indicative of broader issues in Athens rather than specific to the host.
After bringing several of these issues to the attention of Kelly, the host, promises were made to
Rob B.
Stayed 28 nights in May 2024
