Wow! This place is great!
First: the location is primo. Away enough from the super touristy area to feel like you’re in more of s neighborhood but within walking distance to everything you want. Just outside your door you will find Fan Tan alley, great restaurants, coffee places and fun shops.
Second: The space is great-a historical building made modern and clean, but with homey, comfy details and touches. Exposed brick, great lighting, comfy bed and sofa, with big windows to fill the space with natural light, (and look out on the hustle and bustle of Market Square).
Third: The host-Stef was a perfect host. When our remote didn’t work she was at our door in 15 minutes to solve the problem ASAP. All of her local recommendations were 100% spot on, not a single bum steer! And she owns a lovely little shop just round the corner, full of fun, local and/or specialty items. The shop is called Lore General Store, and it’s definitely worth checking out whether or not you stay at her place.
One caveat: if you want a super quiet spot this is not your place-the biscuit shop downstairs has some pretty bumpin bass in their speakers, and Market Square and Chinatown are busy, lively places. It’s not extreme, and I like being in the action so it was great for us, but something to keep in mind for those that need perfect peace and quiet.
We loved our stay here and we would definitely return!