Let me start by saying the host was fantastic. Responsive and very considerate.
Unfortunately, I did not do my research on the neighborhood or the unit itself prior to booking.
To start, this is a very unsafe neighborhood, to the point where one week before check-in, there was a murder of a 16 year old boy shot to death just a few doors down.
Soltara "provides" security and local police ride around all night, but let me tell you, they could care less unless it will result in a fine. Safety is def not their priority.
About the property:
This is one of the most "out" dated properties I have stayed at. Old furniture (not as nice as the photos), ceilings (though built within the past few years) look like theyre from the 90s, shades, furniture is not kept well at all. Walls are heavily scuffed (I actually felt guilty considering we were staying there 3 weeks, I took a Mr Clean sponge and started removing them myself).
The real kick in the behind is the property is listed as a 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom, 4 showers. From the day we checked in we had leaking ceilings which were in result to a shower that was not functioning and had service there several times (but they had not clue what they were doing), was promised a plumbed ot come fix it (my mistake was telling the host it wasnt a rush, but considering we were there 3 weeks, I would have imagined it would have been fixed while we were there being we were 11 people, but he took "no rush" as it wasnt needed???? I am still confused about that part.
Shades of the apartment were cracked and offered very little privacy to passerbys.
Checked in to a smell of "death" which was left by the cleaning crew and their fix??? They left the back porch door open to let it out, but yet invite all sort of bugs and flies in.
Severe ant infestation (which was handled quickly).
Overall, the property is just not cared for.
Host is very attentive - to the best of his ability.
Neighborhood is truly unsafe.
Consider other local neighborhoods which I have visited during my stay. Cleaner, newer, safer.