This flat was in a great location to get out and explore Manchester. Fun shops right outside, good coffee downstairs and delicious food just steps away. There are only a few things I wish I knew that made me a little disappointed in the place. The kitchen wasn’t very clean and cleanliness is the number one thing for me when choosing a place to stay. The bedroom and the front room were very clean but the kitchen for some reason looked like it just got a very light wipe down of the counter but the appliances and and corners looked like there was still food residue around. Additionally, the amenities were pretty sparse. I saw what was listed but there was only one mug to drink from and the rest of the dinnerware/silverware was very limited. When traveling with a partner it would be nice to have two of things—again not a dealbreaker by any means but just something I mentioned to Grace to possibly make it a better experience for the next guests. Appreciated having the two bath towels but there weren’t any small hand towels to dry your hands for the bathroom or in the kitchen. Just something I thought was interesting and since there was only one bath towel hook inside the bathroom I had to keep walking to the bedroom door hook with wet hands to dry them on my own towel (my travel buddy’s was inside the bathroom). Perhaps I sound picky but I just wish I knew these things before to manage my expectations.
All of that said, we had a great stay and my experience with Grace was wonderful. She kindly met us and welcomed us into the flat when I messaged her. She was super helpful with information before our arrival and when I had questions in the evening about “boosting” the hot water for the shower she responded immediately and provided quick and easy to follow instructions.