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Four guests mentioned narrow, steep stairs with no elevator, two of them within the last year, most recently in July 2026. Three guests complained about a lingering odor and mold in the bathroom, though only one of those reports came in the last 12 months, last mentioned in September 2025. Two guests also flagged windows needing maintenance as of December 2025.
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- Stairs are narrow and steep, no elevator10 reviews
- Bathroom has lingering odor and mold4 reviews
- Windows need maintenance, don't block light well4 reviews
What the stars hide
Stairs are narrow and steep, no elevatoraccess
The apartment is several flights up in a historic 1799 building. Multiple guests report the stairs present difficulty with luggage, and the listing confirms stairs must be climbed. One guest noted this is unsuitable for people with mobility issues.
Counted10 reviews mention access · 3 in the last year · 1 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: July 2026
Bathroom has lingering odor and moldcleanliness
Multiple guests reported unpleasant smells in the bathroom, particularly in the shower area, and one guest noted mold. One recent guest reported a small toilet with no light and urine smell that made it unusable. Another guest noted a damp smell in the linens.
Counted4 reviews mention cleanliness · 2 bad enough to change a booking · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: September 2025
Windows need maintenance, don't block light wellmaintenance
The listing acknowledges period windows that need careful handling. One guest reported windows were broken and dangerous, another reported no way to darken bedrooms despite early morning light at 4 AM in July.
Counted4 reviews mention maintenance · 1 in the last year · also raised by guests who still gave five stars
Source: reviews · Latest: December 2025
Shower is small and tightaccuracy
Multiple guests noted the shower is small compared to US or Australian standards, though reviewers generally found it clean and functional. One guest called it 'tight' despite the bathroom being 'large.'
Counted1 review mentions accuracy
Source: reviews
Host response time was slow oncehost
One guest locked keys in the apartment and waited at least 2.5 hours for a callback from Michael, with no way to access a front desk for a spare key. All other mentions of Michael describe him as responsive and helpful.
Counted1 review mentions host
Source: reviews · Latest: August 2025
Listing language, decoded
charming patina
Original 1799 features, crooked floorboards, and aged character remain despite renovation. Windows and fixtures are old.
a bit of street noise
One guest heard street noise despite the location being described as quiet in the listing.
a bit small (compared to US standards)
Bathrooms are significantly smaller than in North American homes.
period windows that need to be treated a little carefully
Windows are fragile and difficult to operate; guest reviewers report them broken or not sealing well.
Trend
Stable
Problems run at 5.8% of reviews in the last year and 3.2% before that. Nothing has changed much.
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