I never met Will, but he was responsive via text and seemed to have the Airbnb host formula down. He checked in throughout the weekend and clearly cared about ensuring you had a good stay.
Some hiccups did arise, the listing said parking on premises, but it was only street parking. When one of my friends got a ticket, Will IMMEDIATELY sent money for it, and there was no needless bickering. A great sign of good character on his end!
The house itself is a bit slapdash but generally gets the job done and functioned well for our needs of hosting a bachelor party for a few nights. There is one large bathroom, but the other two are a bit cramped and challenging to share with others. The one in the basement has a translucent door, so whenever someone’s on the toilet, their silhouette is visible on the other side 😂. The beds are good, and the couches are also comfortable to sleep on. There are two separate bedrooms upstairs with a basement area that has a sliding door to separate the beds down there. Not to mention a ton of linens. The outdoor patio is shared, but the front lawn is quite large for the city and is very private.
As for the location of the Airbnb, it’s a decent choice. Be prepared to walk a bit to the train station. However, there are Capitol bikes directly across from the Airbnb — which are in many ways preferable to a train anyways. There are plenty of stores in the area you may need access to, including a Harris Teeter that has a parking lot.