Hi All- I want to start off by saying that although I didn't meet Jacquelin face to face she was very kind and inviting. I had a decent stay at her space but there was something's that I wanted to point out that for me I would have liked to see done differently. This doesn't mean that I didn't enjoy my time there or that this is meant to be a negative review. Jacquelin was a great host and for some people the things I am noting may not even be an issue for you. I was there for 10 days for a work trip and traveled from out of state. Check in was VERY easy and convenient and it was super easy to find with access to everything you could need nearby. I will say that the traffic is terrible during commute times... but that was to be expected LOL.
First thing I noticed is that the outdoor space was not set up for use as noted in the posting. Also, there were issues with the water not working and the power going out on one of the walls. The host addressed the issues right away so that wasn't a huge deal and not an inconvenience at all. Also, it's not noted in the posting but there was no TV. The host offered to bring over her mother's TV but after 3 days of not having it and her forgetting to bring it over I told her not to bother as I was using my laptop by that point and didn't feel comfortable having her take her mother's new TV just for me to use.The host noted in one of her messages to me that the pictures did not show a TV in the room and I guess I should have know there was no TV?? I didn't feel comfortable having her bring over her elderly mother's TV so I didn't have to go without. TV's are cheap these days... there should have been one in there.
There was no space to unpack my suitcase which was not very convenient. There was a dresser but it had a bunch of stuff in the drawers. There was a couple hooks that I was told I could use but when you're on a business trip for 10 days you need more than a couple hooks to hang up your suits and what not. I do think if you're going to offer a small studio type space for other people to stay in you should make it feel like you're not staying in someone's apartment. I felt like there was someone living in that area just a few hours before I got there. There was "extra" food in the fridge and freezer that was more of a storage space for stuff she couldn't fit in her own fridge. Again, maybe not a big deal to some guests but to me it was just awkward and a little uncomfortable.
Lastly, it should be noted on the post that this space is a converted garage attached to the host own home. I prefer to stay in a space that's a little more independent than staying in someones garage. It was OK, but had I known these things I would not have selected to stay at this particular location. There was no heat so it was chilly at night. There was a small space heater/portable fireplace that made it tolerable but it didn't feel safe enough to leave on overnight so it was pretty cold at bedtime.
This review isn't meant to be negative because Jaquelin really went out of her way to make sure you had some snacks and coffee. This was NOT a bad experience. I for the most part enjoyed my stay. It just wasn't appropriate for what I needed personally for a 10 day stay. Jacquelin was very attentive and responded very quickly to any communication needed. She has a really decent place and had the backyard been set up for use as noted in the listing it would have been much more enjoyable. I would give my stay a 8 out of 10. The only reason I even pointed out the stuff noted above is because I would have liked to known about these things before booking my stay.