Daniel, the host, was excellent. He spoke English very well and did a great job at making sure we…read morehad everything we needed--keys, water, maps, information about buses and restaurants, wifi, etc. He was easy to rent from and talk with, which made our stay enjoyable.
The apartment itself is mediocre. Luckily it is an apartment behind a strong door that requires another key to enter the main "lobby". The apartment has a dead bolt and each room has its own key as well, I'm not sure if you can rent a room by itself or if you must rent the entire apartment. Either way, it was cheap and a nice place to rest after the end of a long day.
Complete with a mini refrigerator, stove, and television in the main bedroom as well as the living space, it wasn't too shabby. The shower was probably the most painful thing I've ever encountered, it felt like sharp daggers stabbing my bare behind, so that was unpleasant. And the neighbors were hooligans, pounding on our door every night at 4 in the morning. A church is kiddie corner, summoning people to repentance or something because it's bells were constantly chiming. A few outside dogs who LOVED to bark at nothing really added to the ambiance of the entire night. Ear plugs will definitely become your best friend when you rent on Air BnB.
Overall, the venue was fine. I liked how close it was to a bus stop, Walmart, and a few restaurants. It's right in the middle of the city of Cancun, giving it a great central location. Again, the host was great. He gets right back to you, answers all of your texts/emails/phone calls and goes out of his way to make sure you are comfortable.
If you're looking for a cheap place to stay the night, this wouldn't be a bad choice.
TIPS & TRICKS:
* Use the water in the main lobby to fill your water bottles, DON'T DRINK THE WATER IN MEXICO.
* Walmart, McDonald's, and Dominos are all within walking distance. If you're sick of tacos for every meal of the day, don't hesitate to check out a good ol' American business.
*Buses run constantly, the one that will take you to the hotels and beach strip is R2. Just hop on, pay your driver 12 pesos per passenger, doesn't matter how far your ride the fare is all the same, and hop off when you find a place that seems worth checking out.