I’m a very picky traveler and rarely use Airbnb. This was my third one in four years. I have to say I’ve been fortunate in the places I’ve stayed in and so far happy with my third Airbnb. I arrived early Wednesday morning and Springer was very accommodating with my schedule, but I believe it was also based on the availability of the space. Nonetheless she was very prompt in her replies and accommodating when she was able to. My overall experience was great. If you’re curious in knowing more please continue to read....
I read the prior reviews and yes there are sets of stairs to the studio that are located outside and inside the building. If you plan to pack heavy make sure you’re able to carry them up quietly since dragging up the stairs won’t be acceptable. I like the quiet policy of the residence. I myself don’t like hearing sounds of people stomping above me so luckily I was on the top floor. However, I had to be conscious of the people below me and I tried my best to not walk loudly. The house guidelines also state this. I liked the keyless entry and the keypad for the key to the studio. Not having to carry a key around to avoid misplacing or losing it was great. When you open the door your will immediately see the comfy king size bed to your right and in front a lovely large built in bookshelf with a gas fireplace and tv. I loved the sitting area facing the front of the building next to the bed. It provided a great view of the neighborhood and city. In the room next to the bed was like a sitting area and mirrored closet. That’s where most of the amenities were. The decent sized “mini” fridge had some juice and the basket above it wasn’t packed with goodies I enjoyed. There was a cutting board and bottle opener above the cabinet where the fridge was in. The Keurig coffee maker came in handy and there were pods provided. The microwave was very useful and the oatmeal was a nice addition to include. I could keep writing about the space and the lovely bathroom, but it would be an even longer review. Overall I really enjoyed the space and liked how quiet it was. City life can get noisy, but this was pretty quiet from what I’m use to.
I stayed from Wednesday to Sunday and both weekday and weekend the area is quiet. There are so many cute shops around and restaurants within walking distance. I went to visit my brother and his family, but I still went out late at night and walking super late seemed safer there than in downtown for sure. There’s a market and cute flower shop across the street. A couple nail salons are within a block of each other. I preferred Nail Pretty though... This awesome bakery is within walking distance called B Pâtisserie. Really the list is endless of some great places and shops around the area. If you’re in need of a gym JCC is not even three blocks and they have everything there.
When I return I hope to stay with Springer again if she’ll have me. It’s a quaint neighborhood and for a female traveling alone I felt very safe.