Our stay at Tara's was lovely. We are particularly appreciative of how considerate she was given we had some unexpected needs. She was very communicative and supportive.
PROS:
Tara made the check-in process extremely easy! We arrived later than planned and she made sure to have the unit unlocked for us so we didn't have to hassle with the keypad. There were two bottles of wine waiting for us and a lovely handmade welcome note.
The decor is stylish and inviting and the small outdoor space has a very beautiful view of the canyon.
The unit is located a very quick drive from town aiding in gathering the essentials.
For the most part, the property was pretty quiet, with the exception of a few Friday or Saturday nights.
CONS:
This is a unit on a shared property with several other tenants. That means certain amenities are shared, specifically the washer and dryer unit. This also means that some communal spaces (which Tara generously allowed us to use) have less privacy and may be occupied by other guests.
This unit is directly attached to Tara's home so there is in general less privacy than we had originally anticipated, though she and her family were very respectful throughout our stay.
While the kitchen was doable (we made it work!) it is really more of a kitchenette: there's a hot plate with two burners, one toaster oven, and a mini fridge. For cooking, there was one small pot and one frying pan. It was a little challenging to prepare our meals, but we figured out little tricks along the way.