We had a pleasant and comfortable stay at the property for five nights. We didn't speak to or meet Jen the host although communication via email was fine. Instructions given were clear as too, the book of house rules etc
We recognise that this is a lived-in home and the family's 'presence ' is everywhere, which is kind of nice and endearing because it shows how others live their lives and how different it can be to your own.
The house therefore had everything you needed from clean and comfortable beds and towelling to a full range of kitchen equipment from plates, glasses to pots / pans and the like
Ina, the downstairs co owner was lovely and helpful for answering any questions we had. The chicken' eggs proved useful and very tasty, thank you
We found the neighbourhood ok and interesting. Plenty of choice for food and groceries. Subway to the city was $1.85 and 15 mins away. We didn't find the area threatening and I was happy to sit on the stoop with a book and a beer in the evening.
The house was not without its faults though and for people reading the reviews we feel they should be made aware of these and be given a balanced view. After all we are all paying guests and I would want to know any downsides Which were not covered in past reviews. If we leave the house in a mess when we leave, we would of course expect the host to comment.
The furniture has seen better days, with the sofa ripped and stains over the covers; the cooker area in places needs de greasing and the bathroom sink splashback /shelf is well splashed and sticky with toothpaste/ spit etc. Curtains / blinds are ill fitting or non existent, so it's a voyeurs paradise for the neighbours unless you bring your pjs. ( I don't have the body to show off) The kitchen is full of food / alcohol which we told not use. Fair enough. That included the fridge with half opened jars and carton of milk. (I must confess I did use some of your tea bags Jen, until I bought my own) And the garden and its furniture / seats is tired/ dirty and used by the chickens. Not for us I'm afraid.
This is a lived in home with plenty of individualism and things to keep you interested for days.
I would like to repeat, it's comfortable and we enjoyed our stay
Would we come back? Yes. Would we recommend that you stay? Yes subject the above comments