I'm from Nashville, and I stayed in Max's guest bedroom for ten weeks while I interned at the Government Accountability Office. I really only have good things to say... Here are a few:
- Max is one of the nicest and most accommodating people I've ever met, and getting to know him was a pleasure.
- My commutes to Chinatown were only 40 minutes. The bus cost only $2 each way. Max's place is just a 2-minute walk from a bus station. On weekdays, the X9 bus stops there and makes a beeline for H street and Chinatown.
- Max has a spare bicycle and helmet that he lets his guests use. This was really great for getting to/from the Metro.
- I had plenty of fridge space for my groceries, and Max provided me with my own cupboard for pantry items. Freezer space was pretty limited, but I never brought this to Max's attention. I'm sure he would have accommodated if I had asked.
- Max is incredibly generous with his backyard garden, and I wish I had taken more advantage of it. Definitely a huge plus of staying here.
- At one point, my wife flew to visit me for a few days, and Max was totally cool about letting her stay with me in the guest bedroom for no extra charge. I know this wouldn't have been an option with other listings I saw.
- Sometimes, staying in a strange home in a strange city can make you feel a little vulnerable. Max has a great security system, which was nice for peace of mind.
- Audrey (the cat) is sweet and cuddly, and will quickly become your fur-buddy :)
- Everyone I met in the neighborhood was friendly and made me feel welcome.
- There were some days when I had to work from home. Max's home is a pleasant enough place to settle in for the day, with lots of natural light and a long dining room table. The nearest nice coffee shop was a few Metro stops away (in Eastern Market), and this wasn't always a convenient or practical option.
- It was nice having plenty of closet space for my clothes and other items.
- This didn't affect me directly, but I was very impressed with how Max makes every effort to be a positive presence in his neighborhood. I think that says a lot about him as a host, and I felt proud to help support him with my Airbnb check.