My husband and I stayed here for one night on our way back from vacation. It was a fine place to stay. It’s a little quirky and has a few things it’s best to know beforehand. This would be a great crash pad for a group of young people who want to party in the neighborhood.
Pros
+ Warm enough. The main heating element is a gas fireplace in the living room. The two bedrooms are heated with space heaters. There is no heat in the bathroom. It did not drop below freezing while we were there. I was concerned at first that it wouldn’t be enough, but the place was comfortably warm.
+ the decorations are cute and stylish although there is wear and tear on the furniture. It’s obvious this place is used often.
+ comfortable bed
Things to know
+ Loud street noises. This is in the middle of the city. Do not expect peace and quiet. It was Thursday night and there was lots of traffic including multiple fire engines. The apt sits above one bar and to the side of another. If you’re looking for quiet, I recommend RiNO.
+ Back bedroom is quieter and more private than the front white bedroom.
+ Curtains do not go all the way down to the bottom of window in front room and white bedroom. There’s a large gap in between the bottom of the curtains and the sill.
+ “Mountain View” is a bit of a misnomer. It’s possible on a clear day to see a mountain way in the distance when on back porch.
+ Back porch has very large and possibly dangerous step up—approx 14-16”. It is a solid if somewhat janky, home-built platform on a first floor roof. It’s a nice perk to have the outdoor space but keep your expectations low and be careful.
+ Back bedroom door needs to be fixed. Doesn’t close smoothly.
+ French doors to the street view in the living room don’t lock
+ for our LGBTQ friends, note that there are a lot of heteronormative Mr/Mrs. His/Hers touches around the place.
+ the TV is cable only. No extras.
+ Slow wifi
+ the parking spot is tiny, wedged right next to a wooden wall. Drive across the sidewalk to access. Watch out for the tree directly behind when you’re backing out.