Pros:
My husband and I stayed at Jacob's place for about 5 weeks so we have a pretty good layout of the area and the space.
1-Jacob's communication with both my husband and I was great.
2-Due to the nature of our stay (and me being a super lite sleeper) Jacob installed blackout curtains (that help significantly)!
3-Throughout our stay, Jacob made us a gluten free carrot cake (for Veterans Day) and also surprised us with cheesecake
4-I came down with a pretty gnarly cold and Jacob provided me with a "get better package" full of all sorts of goodies one needs to fight off the worst fall cold
5-Jacob's dog was the highlight of my day when we crossed paths, he was so friendly and just wanted love...and someone to throw his ball for him! Jacob also kept the yard very clean!
6-The space has everything you need to be comfortable... and if you need anything extra Jacob will get it to you quick
7-The area was quiet
8- All appliances were SO nice and the space was newly remodeled.
a-Water filtration system, air purifier, Keurig coffee, nice sized fridge, and awesome toaster
Cons:
1-Parking can be quite a challenge in this area. If you plan on getting back to the house passed 6:00 p.m. plan on
a-searching for a spot (we searched over an hour on some nights) b- walking a couple of blocks (if you are lucky) back to the house
2-Street cleaning: I received a ticket on my car for not moving it while street cleaning was occurring (be sure to pay close attention to the signs on the road. (Jacob got very good at reminding me when street cleaning was going to happen)
3- If you are traveling alone, this area can feel a bit "sketchy" at times. There is a fair share of homeless people in the area... which at time can not be very pleasant. There is a church across the street that serves free breakfast.
4- Cleanliness outside of Jacob's fence is ehhh... there was lot of trash, dog poop, and even human poop (once) outside of the gate, I would consider watching your step (you never know what you will see or find)
I am fully aware that everything outside of Jacob's fence is far outside of his control but I feel that after living there for a month sharing all details may help you decide if this is a great fit for you!
If I learned one thing from this adventure, it is don't be shy! Your hosts are more than willing to accommodate you in any way if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you Jacob!