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Cockroaches in the bathroom, the shower was leaking, the bedroom was hot while the kitchen was cold, and there was no vacuum cleaner. The bathroom tap was also leaking, and it took 15 days out of 30 to fix it, even though according to the agreement it should have been fixed within 5 days. The apartment code was also given to other people, and it was very uncomfortable to realize that someone was trying to enter our apartment in the middle of the night. The apartment is spacious and the bed is comfortable. However, it is very noisy even with the windows closed. There is a dumpster near the entrance, and people are constantly searching through it, making it difficult to enter the building. The landlord responded quickly, but don’t expect any actual changes. Was it worth €1,000? Probably not. The good thing is that it is close to the metro, but the shops are far away. There were also very loud sounds, like the building was falling apart. When a truck passes nearby, the whole building shakes. The internet didn’t work in the bedroom; 1 Mbps is basically nothing. On the sofa, it was 113 Mbps download and 75 Mbps upload.The kitchen tap has very high water pressure, which causes water to splash everywhere.

A tulajdonos értesített, hogy a lakás nem használható csőtörös miatt még egy nappal a tervezett beköltözés előtt sem. Javasolta, hogy keressek másik megoldást Ezt megtettem, és tájékoztattam erről, illetve arról, hogy nem kívánom igénybevenni a lakást. Ezt akkor elfogadta. A Flatio kérése alapján kértem, hogy a lemondás elfogadását írásban erősítse meg. Ígérete ellenére ezt a mai napig nem tette meg, így a befizetett bérleti díjat nem kaptam vissza.

Honestly, the apartment is very poorly equipped. It lacks things that, in my opinion, are basic necessities, but which the host seems to consider "extras," such as a bathroom mat, a toothbrush holder, a toilet brush, or even a broom. Considering that these apartments are intended for medium- to long-term stays, I find this quite absurd. Furthermore, the dryer is not available inside the apartment for guests' use. Instead, it is located in a basement (which feels somewhat unsanitary) and is shared by the entire building—there is only one dryer for 20 apartments. It would at least make sense to provide a laundry basket to carry clothes back and forth, but not even that is available. There is also no bed linen replacement service. As a result, not only is doing laundry inconvenient, but if you want to wash your sheets, you have to plan ahead and potentially lose a whole day waiting for the shared dryer to become available when you need it. If you're staying for a month, you can manage, but I can't imagine staying any longer. What surprised me most is that it isn't cheap to rent. Other than that, the location is fine, and having the shopping mall nearby is convenient.

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The common areas of the apartment suffer from an imminent collapse of a ceiling. Communication from the landlord's side has been non-existent. He also failed, despite promises, to return prepaid rent. The Flatio support team failed entirely to resolve the situation and attempted to trick me into signing a waiver that would give up my claim on the prepaid rent after I terminated the lease for cause. For the size of service fee paid I would hope that they at least make a basic effort to resolve the situation without the neccesity of a lawsuit.

Paperthin walls and loud indian neighbors that fight daily, their baby cries and screams for hours every day. Internet was down for 5-6 days in total during the 6 weeks I stayed there. Cockroaches in the apartment: 9 different times Lost 900€ in wages due to the internet problem. No one compensated me, not even Flatio themselves in any shape or form.

Disappointing stay: poor cleanliness and lack of care I cannot recommend this flat due to major issues with cleanliness and communication. Upon arrival, the entire place was covered in dust. When I messaged the host with pictures to ask about the cleaning situation, the response was incredibly dismissive: "Ah, I just painted so left the windows open because of the smell." There was absolutely no apology or effort to fix it. He also mentioned that the cleaning is 50 euros if I needed it. To make matters worse, I found the washing machine completely full of dirty towels and bed sheets. Additionally, the apartment gets virtually no natural light and is very dark throughout the entire day. On top of the poor hygiene, the host constantly messaged me asking to enter and view the apartment because he was trying to sell it. Between the lack of basic preparation, the hygiene issues, the constant disruptions, and the host's indifferent attitude, it was a very uncomfortable experience.

Cannot recommend. It's always raining into the apartment, you will be living in a construction site.

Dear Flatio, I have always tried to follow all legal procedures and fulfill my obligations properly. When I received the invoices that were presented to me, I paid them in full. Later, I received a notification stating that I had an outstanding balance of €34. As soon as I saw it, I contacted both your office and the apartment owner because I did not understand what this charge was for. Unfortunately, I did not receive any response from either side. The apartment owner even told me that I did not owe anything. As a result, I assumed that this might have been a technical or administrative error, and time passed without any clarification. More recently, however, the apartment owner accused me of being dishonest and unwilling to pay. I find this unfair and difficult to understand. The amount in question is very small and could have been resolved immediately if I had been properly informed. It was never my intention to avoid any payment. What disappointed me most was that, instead of first clarifying the situation, I was insulted and judged without any investigation of the facts. I believe that in situations like this, there is no need for accusations or personal attacks. We should treat each other with respect, kindness, and understanding. Despite being offended by these accusations, I still apologized for the misunderstanding and the situation that arose. In the end, everyone’s actions speak for themselves. I wish everyone the best and hope that we can all treat one another with courtesy and respect. Best regards, Fazylbek

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i clean 4 hours just to get it nice. it was hashstains on the floor and very dirty, i have photos of it if you want to see. and a real bad smell that you could taste in the air from the drains so i have to plug them when im not using. When i moved in i tried to book one week earlier of flatio in another room but he told me to send him money not to the site and that also wasnt clean, dust and hair all over the floor and he promised me that i was suppose to get a clean room in the switch but he sent in the cleaner 8 hours after i moved in so i did it myself because i had to work and the old room he rented out, so i had to choose of waiting to move in 8-9 hours after i was suppose to move in or clean by myself. It moved in a family with a newborn that screams all night. I woke up 6 times this night of noise from baby and the rules say that it is suppose to be quiet after 20:00, but they cook food and stuff until 00:00. Kitchen fan is also dripping oil from and the oven is so discusting and all pots and fryingpans are so bad, flat looks really good on the photo but in real life i think its not healthy to live here. i asked if i could have some money back because of the cleaning and he said to me that the budget wasnt enough, and he paid for cleaner that not clean the room, very special. I would not recommend this place to anyone, and i asked 2 girls who moved in and he had mixed up with rooms and stuff so this man who is dealing with this apartment have proven that hes not a man in the right place and doing very bad advertisement for your site. I dont know how he thinks when it say 2 persons per room but take in 2 person and a baby when we are younger people who lives here probably he should try match, its insane this. I have not feel comfurtable here in almost 2 weeks now because of them, I would like to have some money back from this because this is crazy, im suppose to be able to sleep in the night in my home... And i wrote a message to the host and he said he was going to pay me back for these days but after that he did not say anything more. Im so angry because i almost had to pay 300 euros more because of this for having a home that im able to sleep in, very unsatisfied and probably never will use this site again and spread the word if i dont get money back for these days or a whole month. HOST'S REPLY: Dear All, I am writing to provide context regarding the negative review left by a tenant who recently completed a 5-month stay at my property. From the beginning of the booking, there were several issues: 1. Early Check-in & Room Switch: Prior to the contract start date, the tenant requested to check in one week early. Since his booked room was occupied, I arranged a temporary room. He agreed to a slightly higher rate to cover the last-minute professional setup costs and paid directly without objection. 2. Unfounded Cleaning Complaint: On the day of the room switch, the tenant refused to wait a few hours for the professional cleaner to finish the target room. Then despite the effective appointment of the cleaner, he claimed having cleaned the room himself and demanded a refund equal to his first week's rent. After reviewing the photos he provided, Flatio Support concluded that his complaint was unfounded. I offered ( by writing with Flatio CC'ed ) to this customer terminate the contract on day 1 due to his dissatisfaction, but he refused, explicitly stating he would stay the full 5 months and leave a negative review. 3. Payment Issues: The tenant consistently paid his rent late, claiming his salary was issued mid-month. He only began paying on time after receiving official warnings from Flatio. 4. Disturbances: His heavy marijuana smoking resulted in multiple written complaints from roommates, leading to 11 emails exchanged between Flatio, the tenant, and myself regarding potential contract termination. One month before his departure he tenant recommended the apartment to one of his colleague. On the 29.03.2026, his colleague also initiated a booking request via Flatio. Given the behavior and context, I declined this booking request. I thank Flatio for their support in this matter and for removing the personal data previously leaked in the review section. Best regards, Constant

In English first. Then translated to Albanian. Në fillim në anglisht. Pastaj përkthyer në shqip. - Absolutely criminal. The host purposely misrepresented the internet speed in the ad. It is now 5 days after my departure and the listing still states 200 Mbps as the speed. The speed was actually 5-15 the vast majority of the time, sometimes just 1 or 2 Mbps, and at times inoperable for 15-60 minutes. - The host advertises this place as suitable for remote workers, but the power went out dozens of times during my one month stay, at times for over an hour. The building has serious infrastructure issues. - After 2 weeks, it became unbearable and harmful to my necessities, and I contacted her to end my 4 week lease and refund me for the remainder. This in itself would be an inconvenience from the initial agreement due to displacing me, but better than continuing to be subjected to the hardship created by her dishonesty. She refused to end the lease early or provide any refund, despite me having to relocate during the lease and pay for accomodations elsewhere. - Again, the internet speed has never tested at the speed stated in the listing, and she maintains it in the ad here. She is a crook and I do not wish anything good for her in life. - Flatio was content to allow her to keep the money for the lease despite her obvious breech of basic decency and failure to meet her own assurances. I suppose it was out of their hands. - So on this platform, I do not recommend you place your trust in a host lightly before booking your stay. Find an option other than this one. - There are also construction issues, such as a shower that floods the bathroom and pools to create mold. And the bedside counters are not properly adhered to the wall, causing a sloping ledge that isn't suitable to support even a glass of water. - The shopping center the apartment is in is largely vacant and rundown, and you have to walk quite a while to access the beach either in Golem or Durress, as the coast near the apartment isn't open to the public. - Absolutisht kriminale. Pritësi qëllimisht e keqinterpretoi shpejtësinë e internetit në reklamë. Tani kanë kaluar 5 ditë pas largimit tim dhe lista ende deklaron 200 Mbps si shpejtësi. Shpejtësia në fakt ishte 5-15 në shumicën dërrmuese të kohës, ndonjëherë vetëm 1 ose 2 Mbps, dhe ndonjëherë jofunksionale për 15-60 minuta. Pritësi e reklamon këtë vend si të përshtatshëm për punëtorët në distancë, por energjia elektrike u ndërpre dhjetëra herë gjatë qëndrimit tim njëmujor, ndonjëherë për më shumë se një orë. Ndërtesa ka probleme serioze me infrastrukturën. Pas 2 javësh, u bë e padurueshme dhe e dëmshme për nevojat e mia, dhe unë e kontaktova atë për të përfunduar kontratën time 4-javore të qirasë dhe për të më rimbursuar pjesën e mbetur. Kjo në vetvete do të ishte një shqetësim nga marrëveshja fillestare për shkak të zhvendosjes sime, por më mirë sesa të vazhdoja t'i nënshtrohesha vështirësive të krijuara nga pandershmëria e saj. Ajo refuzoi ta përfundonte kontratën e qirasë para kohe ose të më jepte ndonjë rimbursim, pavarësisht se më duhej të zhvendosesha gjatë kontratës së qirasë dhe të paguaja për akomodimin diku tjetër. Përsëri, shpejtësia e internetit nuk është testuar kurrë me shpejtësinë e deklaruar në listë, dhe ajo e mban atë në reklamën këtu. Ajo është një mashtruese dhe unë nuk i uroj asgjë të mirë në jetë. Flatio ishte e kënaqur që ajo të mbante paratë për qiranë pavarësisht shkeljes së dukshme të mirësjelljes themelore dhe dështimit për të përmbushur garancitë e saj. Mendoj se nuk ishte në duart e tyre. Pra, në këtë platformë, nuk ju rekomandoj t'i besoni lehtë një pritësi para se të rezervoni qëndrimin tuaj. Gjeni një mundësi tjetër përveç kësaj. Ka edhe probleme ndërtimi, siç është një dush që përmbyt banjën dhe pishina për të krijuar myk. Dhe banakët pranë komodinës nuk janë ngjitur siç duhet në mur, duke shkaktuar një prag të pjerrët që nuk është i përshtatshëm për të mbështetur as një gotë ujë. Qendra tregtare ku ndodhet apartamenti është kryesisht e zbrazët dhe e rrënuar, dhe duhet të ecni mjaft për të hyrë në plazh ose në Golem ose në Durres, pasi bregdeti pranë apartamentit nuk është i hapur për publikun.

Major issues with this landlord and property. - The oven did not work. - The WiFi only worked in the kitchen and was only fixed over halfway through my stay. - The drains did not function properly and was only fixed over halfway through my stay. -The bathroom door handle repeatedly broke off and was only fixed over halfway through my stay. - Landlord is very aggressive if you complain. The overall experience caused a lot of stress and upset my end. I’ve received no partial refund to reflect my experience.

The apartment was presented fraudulently. No HVAC on the ground floor so it was very cold. The heat pump on the second floor did not work from day 1. The het pump on the first floor failed after one week. Neither was repaired during our stay. There was no place to store cloths ib the 2nd floor bedroom. I purchased a shelf unit myself. The hanger rod was broken and propped up by the shelf unit I had purchased.

There were Leaks from ceiling throughout stay. There were attempts to rectify it but the issue led me to move out as it became inhabitable. However, the apartment was good in every other aspect and my concerns were promptly delt with. The property manager went out of his way to make my stay comfortable, also accommodating me with any extra utensils and essentials needed. The apartment was well stocked with cleaning supplies and simple kitchen necessities which was appreciated. Other than the leaks, which they noted was being attended to immediately (which is why I had to leave), the apartment is perfect with amazing views of the river aswell.

La casera nunca nos avisó que el ascensor estaba roto, y es un séptimo. Según ella mandó un correo a las que habíamos alquilado. Eso no fue cierto, nos enteramos pocas horas antes de poder acceder al piso. Y con un mensaje de WhatsApp. No fue capaz de mandar a nadie a ayudar a subir el equipaje que era una sola chica con varias maletas. Se ofreció pero nunca apareció. Las fotos no sé corresponden en nada con el piso. Tiene CUCARACHAS, HUMEDADES CON MUCHO HONGO, LA COCINA ESTA SUPER SUCIA Y LLENA DE GRASA Y MOHO TAMBIÉN Y DESCONCHADA LA PINTURA POR LA HUMEDAD. Según ella mantienen una estricta limpieza, totalmente mentira. Según ella todo era por las lluvias. Y esa suciedad es la que trajo cucarachas. Y por último no tiene salón, en el anuncio pone que si y no lo hay. No recomiendo para nada este alojamiento. Debería estar prohibido alquilar una vivienda en esas condiciones.

We had a mixed experience renting this home. While the owners are friendly, professional and willing to help, the circumstances we faced in this particular home was unpleasant. The photos conceal some gaps in basic livability standards. It might be ok, if you're renting for a weekend. But, anything more than a weekend, means you're making a serious compromise. 1. The layout of the home is like a train coach - the living room, room#2, kitchen, bathroom room #1, backyard. The only useful windows for light and air are in the front. This means 60% of the house has zero light or air exposure. The room#1 in the back of the house has a small window and door to the yard, but does not provide any light. 2. The bathroom has zero ventilation, so expect high humidity. The bathroom also came without curtains or any storage, so once again it was below basic living standards. 3. The hosts were nice enough to install washer and dryer, which we really appreciated. But, the laundry room is dark and dingy. We had mold all over our stuff that we had stored here. The issue might have been made worse due to the incessant storms during our stay. Even so, for us - this felt like below living standards. 4. The kitchen does not have any hood or ventilation and just a basic induction stove with 2 plates. There zero natural air or light in the kitchen. If you plan on cooking here, expect the kitchen to get damp very soon. 5. The Good part of the location is its close to lot of restaurants. On the other side, this street has numerous bars and it can get very noisy during the weekends. The hosts are great people, but the fact is the unit does come short of meeting basic living standards, if you're planning to stay for more than a weekend! LANDLORD'S REPLY: The photographs of the property available on the Flatio website show the exact layout of the house, including the stovetop and the bathroom. When renting an apartment through a platform, one must pay close attention to the type of property being chosen. Before we signed the final contract, I sent a video to the tenant so they could inspect the property and confirm they wished to proceed with the rental. The property did not have a washer-dryer, and at the tenants' request, we arranged an alternative solution so they could have a washing machine. In fact, we installed the machine in a small, dark location that had been agreed upon over the phone with the tenant. The property was clearly too small for this family's needs, and they asked us to end the tenancy without notice, which we did not accept. It is unfortunate that the review was written in this context, unfairly damaging the reputation of our property. As fotografias da casa disponíveis no site da Flatio mostram a exata configuração da casa, além de mostrarem a placa do fogão e a casa de banho. Quando se arrenda um apartamento por plataforma há que olhar com atenção para o tipo de propriedade que se está a escolher. Antes de celebrarmos o contrato definitivo, enviei um video ao inquilino para verificar a propriedade e certificar-se de que queria prosseguir com o arrendamento. A propriedade não tinha máquina de lavar e secar e, a pedido dos inquilinos, nós arranjámos uma solução de recurso para eles poderem ter máquina. Aliás, instalámos a máquina num local pequeno e escuro acordado telefonicamente com o inquilino. A casa era manifestamente pequena para as necessidades desta família e pediram-nos para terminar o arrendamento sem aviso prévio, o que nós não aceitámos. É triste que a avaliação seja feita neste contexto, prejudicando injustamente a nossa propriedade.

The apartment did not have adequate heating. Just 3 small spot heater for 3 bedrooms, a kitchen, a living room and a bathroom. The floors were freezing cold. The stove gaz burners and oven were not hooked up to the gaz bottle, so only 2 electric heating plates and a microwave oven were available. The electrical panel would trip all the time when heaters and anything else was on at the same time. I did not meet the host as he was in south america at the time.

The dog was a serious issue. It was not the same dog as in the description and barked frequently, sometimes for hours straight. For about one month it repeatedly urinated on the living room floor. While this was no longer an issue toward the end of the stay, it significantly affected the overall experience. The mattress was worn out and visibly stained, which made sleeping uncomfortable. Only one bedsheet was provided. The shared living area was not actually shared. I was allowed to use it for breakfast when the host was at work, and since we left around the same time this was barely possible. In the evenings the door was closed, so it was clearly not a common area as described. The dishwasher did not work properly. The guest policy was changed compared to what was stated in the contract. According to the booking, guests were allowed for three days free of charge per month. The host only allowed about half of that and demanded 10 euros per night, which I refused. Positive aspects were the cleaning every two weeks, a fully functional washing machine, and a very good location. LANDLORD'S REPLY: It is somewhat strange that if the stay was so unsatisfactory, why would the guest stay here for four whole months? I would therefore like to comment on the points in the review.  Dog: The dog lives in the apartment and this is stated in the offer. He is well-behaved and clean. The offer is suitable for those who like dogs or at least don’t mind them. Living room:  It is not a rule that it is automatically shared, as stated in the offer as well. Dishwasher: The dishwasher was replaced with a brand new one during the guest’s stay. Visits of the guest friends: The guest was visited by her friends for free several times. However, I believe it is good manners to respect the host’s privacy. Room: The room is in standard condition and has never been complained about. I believe that guest would slept much better if she kept her room tidy. The room was thoroughly cleaned after the guest’s departure.

Host was not responding on period of the whole 5 month

This was quite the nightmare experience, the word I have ever add in a temporal housing. First of all the violation of all flatio terms from the beginning. The host requested a deposit, for which I had to insist it goes against the platform agreements and had me pay a late check-in fee of 50€ that was not stated in the listing. I received a faulty apartment, with the lock of the door broken and a Wifi network that never worked (he says that it is because it's "forbidden" to download big files), I had to use my mobile data plan for the entire stay. But the worst is yet to come, one day we stopped having water supply on the entire building, this makes the whole building "uninhabitable" according to Spanish law. The host insisted that it will be resolved quickly and provided bottles of water. I lived like this for a week, until I called the water company here in Valencia (Global Onum) and they told me that the building doesn't have any contract with them. Since that means that the issue could last for weeks or even months I rushed to book an Airbnb and left the apartment. The host even has the indecency of demand me to clean the apartment with the bottles of water, like it is completely Ok to have to live without water supply like if it where a jungle or a deserted island. Avoid completely, don't risk living a similar nightmare experience.

I honestly don’t know what was worse: the apartment itself or the landlady. This place was an absolute nightmare, and I strongly advise anyone reading this to stay away at all costs. Let’s start with the apartment. The photos are pure deception and have nothing to do with reality. The room is handed over in whatever filthy state the previous tenant left it in. The kitchen, bathroom, and toilet are dirty and rancid. When I moved in, there was already mold behind the sink, which says everything about the level of care taken here. The refrigerator randomly leaks water, leaving puddles on the floor. The shower head is broken, spraying water in all directions except where it should. There is no mailbox, no doorbell, and no nameplates — basic things you would expect in any functional apartment. The room door has a glass window, meaning zero privacy unless you cover it yourself. Even after insulating the door with special materials, the soundproofing is still completely inadequate: you can clearly hear the toilet flushing and every single movement in the kitchen. Relaxing in your own room is simply impossible. Heating deserves its own special mention. The regulator in the room is rusted and stuck, so you cannot control the temperature. The only way to regulate heating is via the bathroom, which means either you sweat like crazy, your roommates freeze, or you sleep with the heating blasting and the windows wide open. There is no reasonable middle ground. And these are just the problems with the apartment itself. Now to the landlady — or rather, the complete absence of any real landlord responsibility. I repeatedly tried to report these issues. The messages are read, but responses come extremely late, if at all. Communication is a disaster. She barely understands English and is apparently unable (or unwilling) to use a translator, which makes the delays even more absurd. On October 15, I sent a long, detailed message listing all the defects. After weeks of following up and practically begging, I finally managed to speak to her on November 14. She openly admitted that she couldn’t even remember the last time she had seen the apartment in person. I was then promised that by the end of November the following would be fixed: a new toilet and floor, a repaired refrigerator, a new bathroom floor and bathtub, a mailbox with keys and nameplate, and a replaced heating regulator. I am writing this at the end of January. Unsurprisingly, almost nothing has happened. The toilet was eventually repaired, and I was told the bathroom would be next — but at this point, promises are meaningless. You can safely assume that every promise will be delayed by at least two to three months, if it happens at all. To make things even worse, the landlady doesn’t even live in Prague. When something finally starts moving after endless delays, you as the tenant are expected to chase third parties yourself. P.S.: Just to be clear about the noise situation: both current roommates have children who temporarily live in the apartment, meaning it is rarely occupied by only three adults. If you think this will be a quiet or peaceful place to live — think again.

Tentativo di scam.

I stayed in this property during winter and had to leave early due to serious heating and power issues. The house was cold, damp, and not fit for remote work or even basic comfort. Heating was first provided via a faulty oil heater, then replaced with small 300W infrared panels — which were wholly inadequate and then a faulty gas heater. Power outages occurred when using essentials like a heater or even a kettle. Warm water was unreliable, and the humidity was so high it risked damage to my electronics. When I raised concerns, the landlord eventually suggested I should purchase a new gas heater myself — instead of taking responsibility for providing a habitable space. I became ill from the conditions and had to move out. After platform intervention, I received only a partial refund — and no compensation for the time spent in unsafe, unlivable conditions. Be cautious. Make sure major upgrades have been made and clear accountability is in place. Winter tenants especially: don’t rely on assumptions — ask for proof that heating and electricity are truly functional.