This was well suited for us with a 2 year old toddler.
Pros: great location for us. Walkable to the friends we were staying with, a short drive to several attractions, and a 20 minute drive to/from the airport. The basement apartment is secluded with plenty of privacy and was a well furnished space. Great to have access to a washer and dryer in the apartment as well. Several windows in each room that were easy to open and close so you didn't feel claustrophobic being downstairs.
Cons: nothing major if you've lived in a basement before. Heating/ cooling is variable and it can get stuffy being in a basement. Some box fans or oscillating fans would be good to have on hand in order to keep the air moving.
It would be nice to have a sink in the kitchenette area.
Again, basement apar