We loved the location. It is within walking distance to a great mall in one direction, and a wonderful park in the other direction. The building was very secure. Communication with owner, manager, and housekeeper was great. The apartment size was very comfortable for 4 people. Kitchen was well stocked with what you need for simple meals. Nice TV, internet worked well, cable channels available. Air conditioners in the bedrooms work well.

However, we did have a few concerns.

First, there was a significant unpleasant odor, most likely coming from the drains. Most pronounced in the hall bathroom and the kitchen. Air freshener masks the odor a little, but it does not go away.

Second, the apartment needs to be maintained and updated. Walls/doors could use a fresh coat of paint, second bedroom door the knob needs to be replaced (sorry, but masking tape does not do the trick), furniture is old and shows it's age (pictures were taken when everything was new). The dryer works fine, but the washer needs repair, it agitates, but the barrel turns with the agitator, so the clothes just go around in a circle, not being cleaned, and when the lid is down it is very loud. The living room air conditioner does not work.

Finally, the owner states that he replaced the windows with soundproof glass. All I can say is that the master bedroom it is quieter than the second bedroom, but you are still going to wake up at 6 am from the street noise and school across the main avenue. The second bedroom is very loud in the morning, and is definitely not soundproof glass. We are used to getting up early, so it was not a problem personally. Light sleepers, or those who want to sleep in past 6 am may be disappointed.

If the owner invests some of the rental funds back into the apartment to resolve these issues, it will be a great place to stay, and I would want to return. Until then I could not recommend the property to my friends.