June 22, 2019: Jamie and Randy have a fun funky place that I found was perfect for my needs in Denver: Attending the Outdoor Retailer Convention. The short of it is that these are some STELLAR hosts with a great launchpad into Denver while being in a fun neighborhood as well. Details below:
Hosts: Jamie and Randy were great communicators and some of the most hands-on, here to help hosts I've experienced yet on Air-BnB. I only met Randy in person but he even was able to pick me up at the airport for a small fee that was far less than what the ride shares cost. He's a safer driver too ;). Randy even made it a point to show me the neighborhood and all of the immediate spots which was super helpful. I found him to be a true-blue stand-up guy who you can absolutely trust.
Place: This is a basement converted into an apartment. It's a code-entry and there are some stairs going down. It has a few quarks, mainly the stairs and the bathroom ceiling height being challenging for anyone over 5'10 but it's clean, relatively quiet and a good living space. If you're looking for ultra luxury and meticulous fussed over details, this might not be your bag but if you're more of a worldly type, looking for a private, highly functional, very clean, affordable living space to call your home away from home in a vibrant up-coming neighborhood just outside of town, look no further.
Location: I loved this location. Just far enough outside of downtown Denver to be on the mellow side but close enough for a brisk 2-mile walk to the center or a 3 block walk to the light rail station on Welton St. which will get you to the heart of downtown quickly without the need of the expensive Lyfts/Ubers. The immediate neighborhood is in The Five Points which has a good history and transitional vibe. My daily routine became hitting up "Coffee at the Point," then crossing the street with my coffee for an AMAZING Breakfast sandwich at Rosenberg's (the best Bagels in all of Denver) -- seriously one of the best breakfast bagel sandwiches I've ever had, then catching the street car to the convention. A great way to start any day right!
Hopefully this helps!