My stay here was very pleasant. In fact, everything was great! My flight was canceled then rebooked due to inclement weather, and the hosts were kind enough to let me edit my stay for the new flight. They didn't have to, but the fact that they were so understanding was awesome!
I stayed for my weeklong stay, while working remotely. The wifi was perfect, the bed was comfortable, and the location was in a safe, walkable neighborhood.
Note: Make sure you read the welcome email they send! I didn't realize I hadn't locked the door the first night because I was so exhausted when I finally I got in. But the next day, I realized they'd sent an explanation on how to appropriately lock everything up. Whoops.
PROS:
-I'm pretty sure the floor in the living room was heated? We debated about it all weekend, but every time we stepped on it, it was so nice and toasty. So great coming out of the negative temps to a nice, warm floor.
-Great water heat and water pressure. It was a rainfall shower, and it was awesome!
-Great location, within a 30-minute walk of a TON of places.
-Close to the bus stop (which you'll transfer to if you're taking the train from the airport).
-Really nice, cozy space to work remotely in, with excellent wifi.
-Soft, comfortable bed and bedding.
-The hosts were very nice. They checked in and even left a few goodies. I thought that was a very sweet gesture!
CONS:
-Really, the only con was the pipes, and that's hardly worth mentioning.
-Oh, and it would be great if they had a cocktail table or something near the sectional. Currently, you'll need to place your cups on the floor. But there was one in the closet when I hung my clothes up, so I think this is something they are adding soon!
KITCHEN:
Well equipped with the basics like plates, silverware, and bowls, as well as 2-3 pots and a frying pan, wine glasses, and coffee cups. There was also a k-cup machine with (I think?) 6 or so that were a mix of tea and coffee. Microwave worked great to heat up popcorn. The fridge was large and came with a few basic condiments, which I really appreciated.
BED/LIVING ROOM:
The bed was SUPER comfortable, and very toasty. Sheets were warm and soft. The living area is attached to the area where the bed is, and it included a spacious sectional and flat-screen TV that had some cable channels, but nothing premium. I didn't see a way to log into my streaming services, but old school TVs like this are fun, so I kind of love watching Comedy Central and the SciFy channel.
I am a super light sleeper and heard the heating pipes clicking as they turned on, what sounded like right over the bed. Loooord, did it drive me crazy lol. Didn't matter if I put in ear plugs, I still woke up. I tried playing music all night to circumvent this, and it helped a bit. This did not bother my friend, who slept soundlessly every night.
Despite the fact that this is a basement apartment, it didn't feel like it. I had to work remotely, and I actually really enjoyed relaxing on the sectional. It didn't feel cramped or dark at all.
NEIGHBORHOOD:
Took the train from the airport, and walked about half of the places and took the train when temps were below freezing to other places. The neighborhood is VERY safe and walkable (I consider anything under 30 min walkable). I walked around 10pm multiple times and never felt uneasy. The hosts made sure to salt the steps for us when it snowed, too. Just a nice, quiet, peaceful area.
Here's a breakdown that might be helpful:
30 min walk to Great Divide (brewery), Denver Zoo, Jagged Mountain (brewery),
20 min walk to Our Mutual Friend (brewery), Epic Brewing
15 min walk to Safeway (grocery)
Other breweries were a short bus/uber (about $10-12) ride away.