Esmeralda

Very clean and tidy

We really enjoyed our stay but found the apartment quite untidy and used up when we arrived. Wet laundry (sheets, duvet and cushion covers, towels) hung on a clothes airer on the balcony and we had to fold and clear the laundry once dry. Cabinets were full of stuff, too and needed to be tidied up in order to generate some space for our clothes. Furthermore, most of the apartment’s inventory appeared at the end of its life cycle or close. The washing machine was rusty and lost water drops through the soap dispenser during operation. Also the refrigerator, dishwasher as well as furniture on the balcony appeared used up or broken. The water boiler in the kitchen was connected to a dirty tube stained with algae and mold, leaking water into the kitchen sink. We also did not dare to use the oven due to its dirty appearance. The shower drain in the bathroom was clogged with hair and sand, and thus needed some clearance treatment in order to prevent water from flooding off the sink. A bit disappointing because Esmeralda could be a fantastic home if maintained and cleaned adequately.

Nothing

Due to the surrounding restaurants the noise from the terraces and smell from the kitchens may be annying for some. For us it was not so bothering, because we always fell asleep easily after the exhausting and adventurous days. :) What I really missed were the chairs from the dining area. (There are two bar stools, but they are too high for the dining counter.)