The house is at a great location. Its simple, minimalist decor adds to its charm and gives a sense of calm in such a busy city/area. The views from the kitchen/living room are incredible, as well as the rooftop patio.
The house is quiet and comfortable. The washer and dryer are conveniently located in the kitchen area. There are blackout shades in the downstairs bedroom, which is also great.
Kevin allowed us to check in early on the day of our arrival. That was wonderful!
Parking can be a bit rough if you are driving anything larger than a small SUV. We had a Ford Edge and made it work by backing the rear of the car into the garage. It was a tight fit, but it worked.
There are a lot of house rules. I don’t blame Kevin for the long list since we all want our property to be treated with respect. We had to refer back to the list of rules several times to assure we were following them correctly.
**There are a few things that did raise an eyebrow before and during our stay.**
First off, communication prior to our stay was a bit difficult. It would sometimes take a few weeks for a response. Communication during our visit, however, was quick and efficient.
At the end of 2021 I learned I was going to need major surgery and was worried because Covid cases were spiking at the time. Shortly after I had reached out to see if I would be able to reschedule our dates if needed. The answer was an immediate “no,” stating there were no considerations for rescheduling for our dates in April.
With a large list of rules and a high price tag, I would expect everything to be in working order. There were a few things that do need to be addressed/fixed in the house.
The ice maker on the refrigerator does not work. The bin is full of rock solid ice and you can tell it’s been like that for quite some time. There is a bag of ice in the freezer (that is in one solid piece) and ice cube trays. The bag of ice appears to have been there for quite some time, too. Also, the water filter indicator on the refrigerator was glowing red and needed to be changed.
Coffee maker is untraditional and not very user friendly. It’s not a typical coffee pot or Keurig that most are used to. There are beans for grinding in the freezer, which is nice. There are instructions for use in the drawer. The filters provided didn’t fit the coffee maker.
Paper towel roles are not available unless you bring your own. I find paper towels to be essential. If you like to use them then plan to purchase them prior to your stay.
No Washcloths… only microfiber towels that are to be used for surface cleaning and makeup removal. Plan to bring your own for washing your face and bathing/showering.
Thermostat restrictions for those who run hot or cold. The AC cannot be set below 73* and the heat cannot be set above 70*. The downstairs is much, much cooler than the upstairs.
The upstairs/main floor is significantly warmer than the downstairs. We rented this house because there were 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, but since it was so warm out, and there are thermostat restrictions, we used only the downstairs bedroom and bathroom.
This is not an inexpensive Airbnb and a few small changes would have felt more appropriate for the money we spent. Overall, it’s a lovely home in a beautiful area!!