Cosy and well-equipped apartment with free parking vs Similar Hotels

Rooms are warm, cozy, and well-equipped for comfort.

Mixed room quality: some find beds comfortable and apartment adequate for stays, while others report narrow double bed, sagging/worn mattresses, noisy/pressing sofa-bed springs, missing shower doors and other maintenance defects.

There were minor cleanliness issues mentioned, such as the garbage bins being full.

Mixed signals: several guests reported the apartment was very clean on arrival, but multiple reviews describe poor maintenance (dust on sofa, dirty dishes, very worn mattress, dripping taps) which lowers the cleanliness score.

The location is ideal for viewing the Northern Lights and near the city.

Location consistently praised — convenient base, short drive to centre, good parking/on-site parking and free parking; minor downside for some that units are basement-level.

The host was incredibly kind and went above and beyond to assist guests.

Generally positive service: hosts/staff described as helpful and friendly, met guests on arrival despite one check-in information lapse; housekeeping/owner responsiveness noted as willing to fix issues.

Guests appreciated drinks provided by the host, enhancing the experience.

No formal F&B service mentioned; guests used the self-catering kitchen. Kitchen availability is a positive, though some reported cooking equipment issues — assigned target rating due to limited direct F&B references.

Amenities include a well-prepared kitchen, but issues were noted with kitchen usability.

Amenities are useful (parking, washing machine, heated bathroom floor, rain shower) but several guests encountered problems: non-working induction, no hairdryer, missing hooks/shower door, dripping taps and some unclean cookware.

The apartment offers good value for its price and quality.

Overall perceived as good value by many guests (recommended as a base, convenient parking), though recurring maintenance issues somewhat reduce perceived value.