I have two kids who are super allergic to pets, and it was clear after 15 minutes in the unit that pets had been staying there. Also, while you can't expect luxury for the budget price, the cleanliness and furnishing of the apartment left a lot to be desired. No bedding for the pull-out, light-bulbs burned out, etc. The positive, however, is that the Mitten Housing staff did try to make things right.