Ryan's place was a total delight for us. The sweeping windows, the comfortable beds, the little office with a big window...everything about it was just great for us! We felt welcomed and appreciated having tea and coffee available, as well as spices had we wanted to cook. Ryan's communication was awesome, and it was a pleasure to be in a building with great amenities. The swimming pool, hot tub and sauna were all awesome, easy to access, and much nicer than you'd ever find in a hotel setting.
In the past we have stayed in in buildings where the Airbnb host asks you to be on the down low about the fact you are an Airbnb guest, but in Ryan's building Airbnb guests are welcome, so it was really relaxing to be there. It was also awesome to be able to park our car and just leave it safely tucked away. We walked everywhere from the condo and explored so much of the city, so we didn't use the car at all during our four day stay. Had we needed it the light rail station was right there and felt easy and safe to access day or night.
We also enjoyed the immediate neighborhood SO much. We had so many great meals while staying at Ryan's. Within less than a block we found Chambar (exceptional evening meal), the Jam Cafe (known for it's brunch) and the Dirty Apron (great for sandwiches, salads, and pastries). A longer, but nice walk into Chinatown took us to Fat Mao Noodle (whole in the wall awesome) and Bao Bei (upscale Chinese) very different than each other but both fun restaurants. And just across from the building entrance is an unassuming cafe called Papa Roti. Sam who works there is a delight, the Turkish coffee and their own special spiced tea drink are both delicious; a smoothie or baked good there can be a nice way to start the day if you don't have time for a real brunch at the Jam Cafe or Chambar. And than at the end of the day landing back in Ryan's place was perfect for kicking back with a glass of wine, watching a show and then getting a great night sleep before the next day's exploration!