Pros & Cons what I wish I would known…
Pros
Good location
Close to interstates
Plenty of food options
Bed was comfortable
Quaint
Quiet (except air unit, understandable)
Assigned parking
Host was quick in communication
Cons
SPIDERS BE AWARE (we are terrified…)
Toilet issues
You will smell other occupants cigarette or 420 smoking
NO privacy/window no cover
Not very clean
You will be asked to clean despite being charged a cleaning fee
Webs all over patio
Webs in unit
Incorrect amenities on listing
Body washcloths provided are actually thin dish towels
For my family this was unfortunately a unpleasant experience. Upon check in the information host sent was incorrect… there is NOT a key pad, no biggie however the instructions were incorrect as to the location of the keys. The keys were located in the approximate area however the location is creepy as it is near spider web central.
The keys should have been some how identifiable as to which door/lock each key works.
The lock on gate, as mentioned in other reviews does not seem very secure however there are two spots where lock can go so you have to make sure you go the extra mile (this is something that should have been communicated).
The window as other guest have mentioned has no privacy. Upon my message immediately upon checking in early evening, I inquired about window coverings; I was told that the “window is tinted no light can go through” I-N-C-O-R-R-E-C-T
You can absolutely 100% see through the window with absolutely NO privacy in and out. It’s a good thing my husband was able to join my girls and I at last minute otherwise I would not have felt safe.
The toilet, hosts says “it is saving water toilet” while I am all for saving the planet, expecting 4 people to plan a schedule of when nature calls is absurd. The toilet takes at minimum 20 minutes to fill before another flush. Nothing else to add there as I’m sure you can imagine.
WiFi was very spotty, good luck making it through a movie.
Requesting that guest clean while being charged a cleaning fee is distasteful.
Clean??? Here’s the text book Definition
Clean: free from dirt, marks and stains
While my clean may be different from others clean, this does not negate the fact that we, as guests are reasonable in expecting a place that is “free from dirt, marks and stains”
The loft was everything but the definition. From cob webs to markings on the walls throughout the space, the place mats looked clean however a wipe uncovered dirt in the ridges. The coach was dusty and filthy. The couch is black so it is easy to overlook this however I grabbed the cleaner provided and the dirt that came on rag was disgusting, inconsiderate and deceitful “tidy” clean NOT
There are no toiletries provided ie soap, shampoo and the washcloths are appalling. Literally dish towels and the least of quality at that.
The parking situation is crazy. If you have a large truck or SUV and the guest occupants on other side of house has same, be prepared to ask or be asked that the vehicles be moved so that each of you can pull in and or out.
In closing the value could be argued that the loft is equivalent to a suite however most suites offered at hotels are clean, this unit was not. My rule of thumb is to secure lodging if at least 4stars this was a 2.5 possible 3.
Our family member stayed at the Best Western down the street from this property, 2.5 stars however his room was clean, presentable, no odor and the toilet worked.
The odor, somewhat stale, spoiled or poor air circulation adds to the many unpleasant experiences during our stay.
Lastly the spiders. Harmless maybe but we don’t know and did not want to find out. Spiders larger than a nickel was frightening, creepy, unsettling and most important unwelcoming. Webs and spiders all over the patio, the patio must be crossed to get into unit. This issue presents a problem…
A picture tells a thousand words… there are the pictures posted on this listing then there are the pictures I took that documents and confirms the above issues./situation.
I would like to add, if the host made a few changes in regards to the cleanliness, amenities and details, this place has the potential to be fabulous.