6/10 Okay
Robert O.
16 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Inaccurate description of apartment
First, the positives:
- Excellent location
- Accurate description of neighborhood
- Good communication with owner
- Price was fair
Now, the negatives:
- Instead of "charming, spacious, and romantic," we found it to look “tired” and in desperate need of an update.
- There is no bedroom. The bed is in the main room, separated from the living area by a low bookshelf.
- We found the mattress to be well beyond its prime.
- The couch was downright uncomfortable, with no back support.
- Temperature of shower was difficult to adjust. Much water and time were wasted while going from too hot to too cold.
- During the day the apartment was dark because it's on a shady street and the windows are opaque. Plus, the lights were all of low wattage.
- The lighting problem was just the opposite at night, as bright lights from the building entrance flood the apartment. Heavy curtains had been installed, but one must stand on the couch and on the bed to close them. Older and less agile renters might not wish to do this.
We hesitate to leave such a negative review, given the many positive ones, but we believe that both reviewers and the owner need to be honest about what is being offered. Prospective renters deserve realistic pictures and accurate descriptions.
Again, the owner was most helpful, and the location was fabulous. But "luxury deco gem" and "an elegant art deco apartment with antiques and luxury items carefully selected to pamper you" are deceptive descriptions of Casa Lucero.
Robert O.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024