I booked this place with the blind optimism of someone who’s never read a review and believes in the power of “charm.” Spoiler alert: I was wrong. This apartment has the emotional warmth of a tax office and the structural integrity of cardboard.Let’s start with the good: the location is fantastic and the layout with two terraces is super cool. Also, shoutout to Olga from Wonderful Italy—she was the one shining light in this dark VRBO fever dream. Helpful, kind, responsive. Truly didn’t deserve to be managing what I can only describe as a a place where furniture goes to die.Now… the apartment itself. Imagine IKEA furniture left outside during a storm, then dragged into a room and lit with flickering prison lighting. The kitchen was stocked with the absolute minimum. The shower? A gentle misting. Occasionally, the bathroom released an odor that could summon ancient demons.Some of the towels and bed linens had already lived rich, full lives. One of the comforters had, uh… been through things. To their credit, Wonderful Italy did send cleaners back immediately.Overall, this place could be amazing with a little love, a lot of bleach, paint and maybe an interior designer who isn’t legally blind.