Our winter stay at Michelle's place was a cozy, warm and welcoming experience. We could unload our bags nearby, which made checking in relatively easy. We were first welcomed by the flood of natural light from the skylight and large front window, and the temperature was perfect even though it was a cold winter day. Immediately, we could tell that the host created a beautiful space with the decorations, making it feel like home instantly. The stairs aren't so bad if you only have a few bags. There's a good amount of storage in the bedroom for your belongings, so it was easy to move in. The very comfy bed and room darkening shades made it hard to get up some mornings because it was such a great sleeping atmosphere. However, the stay had its charms like the abundance of light coming through the skylight, tea for the morning, and earplugs for the night. When making our meals, we had all kitchen utensils required that are not usually found at other stays, such as a deep lasagna dish, vegetable grater, can opener, blender, potato masher, etc. Whether it was for mealtime or work time, the beautiful wood table in the dining room area was universal with the adjustable lighting from the chandelier to create the perfect ambiance. After work, the stay includes a DVD player with a fine movie collection and an Amazon Fire TV stick for those who prefer a smart entertainment experience. There were plenty of linens and towels, which were very useful during our extended stay.
The photos do not do the place justice; it was very spacious and bright. The little notes left around the house made our stay very smooth. Michelle was excellent in quickly responding to our questions and was very friendly. This place is definitely a contender for our next time in the neighbourhood.