You wonder why you only see 5 stars review here? I did. But now I wonder no more.
I stayed at Brad's place with my two sisters for 4 nights and we had wonderful time there. The place is very liveable with more space than shown on the pictures. With 3 luggages and many of our shopping bags, we still had ample space to move around. The bed, pillow and comforter! The sofa bed, too! They are as good as that of a 5 star hotel standard. Clean and beyond comfy!
The toilet/shower room is also equipped with 5-star standard shower and toilet (hey, I am talking about warm toilet seat with bidet. Think Japan!) but minus the jacuzzi tub! Well, if you get a washing machine to compensate that, it's better than 5-star, since you get to do laundry without paying an extra penny. It also has a ventilation system that keeps the shower room dry (also help dry your inner wears... haha) that I would like to get one installed in my house.
I like the area a lot. Every morning you get downstairs, there are different stalls selling different merchandise. Highly rated local delicacies are also found within 5-10 mins walk (bought my souveniers there... please buy more you'll regret not getting more like I did). I felt like a local and get to absorb the local culture. One thing though, we did not expect, is that the area is quite dark after 1030PM (the last shop closes at 1000PM around that area except for 7-11). Just make sure you travel in group that you would feel safer. Just a note, we did not spot or spy any suspicious persons lurking around and at the alley below the airbnb, spotlight with motion sensor is installed. I'm pretty sure that's an add-on by the host.
There's a lot more to compliment about Brad's place and Brad's hospitality, but I'll just end with a simple "highly recommended! a gem tucked in one of the oldest street in Taipei, hosted by a 10-star host."