Pros:
- Easy Check-in
- Responsive Communication
- Beds comfy and linens clean
- Relatively new washer and dryer
- Great location
Cons:
- Walls, toilet, shower, kitchen, and carpets dirty
- Advanced wear and tear on the house, furniture, and deck
- Powerful "gas" smell
We stayed with James for four days. While check-in was a breeze and he was very responsive, we experienced a gas smell for our entire stay. We reported to James after our first night, and he attempted a fix, that did not resolve the issue, on the second day. We spent the entire trip with windows and doors open, and somewhat concerned, safety-wise, about using the appliances in the house.
James is very open, and candid about the condition of the house, and he does allow pets, which is a bonus, and he admitted he's had trouble with his cleaning staff. He writes in his home guide, that this isn't the Hilton, which is fair, but Motel 6 offers clean accommodations. James also requested that we contact him with any issues before leaving a negative review, and we did. Even so, the issue was not resolved during our stay.