This apartment is a gem! The amenities are unusually thorough and nice, and it's well maintained and very attractive. Sundee is also a wonderful host – helpful, responsive, and friendly. Overall 10 out of 10 and I highly recommend this stay! There was only one con worth mentioning, and it may not be an issue for most guests.
Pros:
- The natural light is incredible and so pleasant especially in the morning.
- The garden is beautiful and fully fenced so if you have a pup they'll have a great time running around and playing with Sundee's puppy!
- The kitchen setup is small, but is robust enough to cook simple meals. The main sink is just a few steps from the apartment into the garage, so cleanup is pretty straightforward. And the fridge is big for being a mini-fridge!
- The bed is incredibly comfortable, and the bedding feels very luxe.
- There's a big wardrobe and a ton of storage. Sundee was also generous enough to allow me to store a couple of items in the garage and put some things in her freezer.
- There's a desk setup that's well appointed if you'll be working from the apartment. The wifi is strong.
- It's well heated, if you're there in the cooler months.
- The laundry is just through the door into the garage, so it's easy to access.
- The shower being outside of the main apartment was not a big deal – there's a little walk through the garden but I didn't find it to be a problem.
- It's attractively decorated, it feels like a very stylish space.
- The neighborhood is charming and close to coffee shops, restaurants, transit, and anything you'd need.
- Street parking was super easy to find.
- Sundee is so communicative and an unusually helpful and kind host. She's created a wonderful experience and really makes you feel like the space is home.
The only con:
If you're noise sensitive, or traveling with a dog who is, that's worth considering before booking. The apartment shares a wall with the garage and the stairs down from the main house. This means that there's a decent amount of noise throughout the day from activity in those spaces. The walls are also pretty thin, so you can hear sounds and footsteps from upstairs.
Sundee was very responsive when I asked for quiet, and great about communicating when she was having gatherings and she did her best to keep noise to a minimum. It's just worth noting that the baseline is that there's regular sound coming into the apartment from activity in the main house. Street noise is minimal though. This shouldn't be a dealbreaker for most, especially if you plan on being out of the apartment most of the day!
Overall this was a fabulous monthlong stay, and I would recommend it to anyone!