Verified
2/10 Terrible
Chris W.
20 Apr 2026
Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Approaching the property felt like stepping onto the set of Rising Damp, and not in a charming way. The communal stairs featured a worn green carpet, a lingering musty smell, and lighting that seemed to have given up decades ago. First impressions matter. This one certainly made one. Things didn’t improve much on arrival. One of the front door keys refused to work, meaning the door couldn’t be properly locked — not the most reassuring start. The apartment itself was clean and matched the photos, although basics like toilet paper were mysteriously absent. Clothes storage turned out to be the utility cupboard — creative, if not entirely practical, but I could have lived with that. What I could not live with was the bed. The mattress felt like it had declared war on my spine. Springs jabbed with military precision, and after one hour my wife surrendered to the sofa (too short for her), while I battled through the night. I had booked five nights for work, but after night one I made an emergency move to a hotel at 5am, partly for sleep, partly to preserve marital harmony. To be fair, the hosts were polite and communicative, offering a mattress topper due three days later, unfortunately too late to help. Other curiosities included a smoke detector covered with a plastic bag and notice that estate agents would be viewing during the stay. On a genuinely positive note, VRBO were outstanding — professional, responsive, and supportive throughout.
Chris W.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026